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pc

abbreviation

Definition of pc

1 parsec
2 a
[Latin post cibum]
after a meal
b
[post cibos]
after meals

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PC

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noun \ ˌpē-ˈsē \

Definition of PC

plural PCs or PC's
:personal computer

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First Known Use of pc

1977

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PC

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Definition of PC

1 peace corps
2 percent; percentage
3 political correctness; politically correct
4 postcard
5 printed circuit
6 professional corporation

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PC

play
noun \ ˌpē-ˈsē \

Definition of PC for Students

plural PCs or PC's
:personal computer

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PC

abbreviation

medical Definition of PC

1 percent; percentage
2
[Latin post cibos]
after meals —used in writing prescriptions
3 professional corporation
4 purified concentrate

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P.C.

abbreviation

legal Definition of P.C.

professional corporation

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