microcomputer

Definitions

A small computer that uses a microprocessor as its central processing unit.

A computer designed for individual use, such as a personal computer, workstation, or laptop.

Examples

The early microcomputer revolutionized the way individuals interacted with technology in their own homes.

Engineers designed the microcomputer to control the complex heating system of the industrial plant.

Learning to program a basic microcomputer was a common hobby for students during the nineteen eighties.

Synonyms

personal computer PC desktop laptop micro home computer workstation

Antonyms

mainframe supercomputer minicomputer server super-scale computer