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

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 bigger news is mostly behind the scenes, with some UI changes coming to Valorant on console to bring it closer in line with the PC version. —Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025

While PlayStation and Xbox are huge markets for casual players, PC is where GTA Online has thrived thanks to the large scale modding community. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025

New Tales from the Borderlands Platforms: PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S, Nintendo Switch Developer: Gearbox Studio Québec New Tales from the Borderlands marked the lowest point for the long-running series... —Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 22 May 2025

Firebreak launches June 17 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. —Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025

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