| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | calculating, data processing machine |
| Synonyms: | CPU, MAC, PC, abacus, adding machine, analog, artificial intelligence, brain*, calculator, clone, data processor, digital, electronic brain, laptop, mainframe, micro, microcomputer, mini, minicomputer, number cruncher, personal computer, thinking machine |
| Main Entry: | personal computer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | desktop computer |
| Synonyms: | IBM PC, MAC, Macintosh, PC, clone, computer, desktop computer, home computer, laptop, microcomputer, minicomputer, workstation |
| Main Entry: | laptop computer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | portable computer |
| Synonyms: | laptop, microcomputer, minicomputer, notebook computer, palmtop |
| Main Entry: | computer hardware |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | computer's mechanical system |
| Synonyms: | CPU, central processing unit, computer, computer unit, data processor, disk drive, floppy disk, hard drive, hardware, magnetic disk, microcomputer, microelectronics device, modem, output device, personal computer, supercomputer, tape drive |