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microcomputer

 

[ ˈmaɪkrəʊkəmˈpjuː.tər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

A small, relatively inexpensive computer with a microprocessor as its central processing unit. Microcomputers are designed for individual use and can be found in homes, offices, schools, etc.

Synonyms

PC, desktop computer, personal computer

Examples of usage

  • Many people use microcomputers for tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, and gaming.
  • Microcomputers have become increasingly powerful and affordable over the years.
Context #2 | Noun

history

Originally introduced in the 1970s, microcomputers revolutionized the computing industry by making computers accessible to individuals and small businesses. They paved the way for the development of modern personal computers.

Synonyms

home computer, micro, microprocessor-based computer

Examples of usage

  • The invention of the microcomputer democratized access to computing power.
  • Microcomputers played a key role in the rise of the information age.

Translations

Translations of the word "microcomputer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 microcomputador

🇮🇳 सूक्ष्म कंप्यूटर

🇩🇪 Mikrocomputer

🇮🇩 mikrokomputer

🇺🇦 мікрокомп'ютер

🇵🇱 mikrokomputer

🇯🇵 マイクロコンピュータ (maikurokonpyūta)

🇫🇷 micro-ordinateur

🇪🇸 microcomputadora

🇹🇷 mikrobilgisayar

🇰🇷 마이크로컴퓨터 (maikeuro keompyuteo)

🇸🇦 حاسوب صغير (ḥāsūb ṣaghīr)

🇨🇿 mikropočítač

🇸🇰 mikropočítač

🇨🇳 微型计算机 (wēixíng jìsuànjī)

🇸🇮 mikroračunalnik

🇮🇸 örgjörvi tölva

🇰🇿 микрокомпьютер

🇬🇪 მიკროკომპიუტერი (mikrokompiuteri)

🇦🇿 mikrokompüter

🇲🇽 microcomputadora

Etymology

The term 'microcomputer' emerged in the 1970s to describe a new class of small, affordable computers that utilized microprocessors. These early microcomputers, such as the Altair 8800 and the Apple I, were instrumental in popularizing personal computing. Over the decades, advancements in technology have led to the development of more powerful and compact microcomputers, which have become ubiquitous in modern society. The history of the microcomputer is closely tied to the democratization of computing power and the proliferation of digital technology in various aspects of daily life.

See also: computerization, computerized, supercomputer.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,831, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.