Desktop: meaning, definitions and examples

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desktop

 

[ หˆdษ›skหŒtษ’p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer

A desktop is a computer system that is designed to be used in a fixed location, typically on a desk or table. It consists of a monitor, keyboard, and CPU housed in a single unit. Desktop computers are often used for tasks that require more processing power or storage capacity than a laptop or tablet.

Synonyms

PC, desktop computer, workstation

Examples of usage

  • A desktop computer is perfect for gaming enthusiasts.
  • I prefer using a desktop for my graphic design work.
  • She has a desktop in her home office for work.
Context #2 | Noun

furniture

A desktop is a surface or table that provides a work area, especially in an office or study. It is typically used for placing a computer, paperwork, or other items for work or study purposes.

Synonyms

desk, table, work surface

Examples of usage

  • Her desk is cluttered with papers and books.
  • He sat at the desktop, typing away on his laptop.
  • The desktop in the office is made of solid oak.

Translations

Translations of the word "desktop" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desktop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‡เคธเฅเค•เคŸเฅ‰เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Desktop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ desktop

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะฑะพั‡ะธะน ัั‚ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pulpit

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚นใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bureau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escritorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท masaรผstรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ์Šคํฌํƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุทุญ ุงู„ู…ูƒุชุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plocha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pracovnรก plocha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกŒ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namizje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกborรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏัั‚ะตะป าฏัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒกแƒ™แƒขแƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ masaรผstรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escritorio

Word origin

The term 'desktop' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'desk' and 'top' to refer to the top surface of a desk. With the advancement of technology, 'desktop' evolved to also represent a computer system designed for use on a desk. The concept of a fixed computer system in a stationary location led to the development of desktop computers as we know them today.

See also: desk.