pc

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abbreviation (1)

1

parsec

2

a

[Latin post cibum] after a meal

b

[post cibos] after meals

PC

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noun

ˌpē-ˈsē 

plural PCs or PC's

: personal computer

PC

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abbreviation (2)

1

Peace Corps

Note: The Peace Corps is a U.S. government agency of volunteer workers who help other nations with development projects.

2

percent; percentage

3

political correctness; politically correct

4

postcard

5

printed circuit

6

professional corporation

Examples of pc in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Standard Edition launches worldwide on July 9, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and, for the first time in the series' modern run, PC. —Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business keeps things straightforward with a one-time purchase that installs directly on your Mac or PC. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026

Zevin is represented by CAA, Sterling Lord Literistic’s Doug Stewart and Bradley Garrett of Garrett Legal, PC; and Heder is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content, Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher and ID. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 June 2026

Zevin is repped by CAA, Sterling Lord Literistic’s Doug Stewart and Bradley Garrett of Garrett Legal, PC. —Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1977, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

PC

noun

ˌpē-ˈsē

plural PCs or PC's

: personal computer

Medical Definition

PC

abbreviation

1

percent; percentage

2

[Latin post cibos] after meals

—used in writing prescriptions

3

professional corporation

4

purified concentrate

Legal Definition

P.C.

abbreviation

professional corporation