(a) a computer located at a military centre of operations; (b) a computer designed for use in the home, esp. for recreational or educational purposes.

A computer designed to be used by one person, esp. in a domestic setting. Cf. PC n. at P, n. initialisms.

A small computer or computer system; a home or personal computer. Also: a microprocessor based on a single chip.

= microcomputer, n.

personal computer; spec. one that is IBM-compatible.

A desktop computer. colloquial.