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

plural PCs or PC's

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

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Noun
Singer is represented by Knol Hanly PC. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025 Arturo Angel Burga For over a decade, Arturo Angel Burga, founder of Burga Law Firm PC, has guided clients through the complex intersection of immigration and criminal defense law in California. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025 While most of Take-Two's games are played on Playstation, Xbox and PC, Cramer noted its mobile business is growing nicely. Julie Coleman, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025 Yes, those who prefer to play on PC will also be able to play Battlefield 6. Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pc

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pc was in 1977

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“Pc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pc. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

PC

noun
ˌpē-ˈsē
plural PCs or PC's

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

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