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pc

abbreviation

Definition of pc

  1. 1 parsec

  2. 2a [Latin post cibum] after a mealb [post cibos] after meals

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PC

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noun \ˌpē-ˈsē\

Definition of PC

plural

PCs

or

PC's

  1. :  personal computer

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First Known Use of pc

1977

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PC

abbreviation

Definition of PC

  1. 1 peace corps

  2. 2 percent; percentage

  3. 3 political correctness; politically correct

  4. 4 postcard

  5. 5 printed circuit

  6. 6 professional corporation

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PC

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noun \ˌpē-ˈsē\

Definition of PC for Students

plural

PCs

or

PC's

  1. :  personal computer

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PC

abbreviation

Medical Definition of PC

  1. 1percent; percentage

  2. 2[Latin post cibos] after meals—used in writing prescriptions

  3. 3professional corporation

  4. 4purified concentrate

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