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microcomputer
This term describes a specific architectural shift in computing where the central processing unit is integrated into a single chip. While it was a revolutionary technical distinction in the late twentieth century, it now functions primarily as a legacy term or a highly specific technical descriptor, as almost all modern personal computers fit this description.
In contemporary usage, the word is rarely used in casual conversation, having been superseded by terms like PC, laptop, or workstation. It carries a clinical, hardware-centric connotation, focusing on the physical scale and the microprocessor technology rather than the software capabilities or user experience.
Meanings
Examples
The early microcomputer revolutionized how people worked at home.
I wonder if this old microcomputer can still boot up.
The company replaced its outdated microcomputer systems with modern laptops.
A microcomputer is essentially a PC powered by a microprocessor.
A microcomputer is essentially a PC powered by a microprocessor.
He spent his weekends tinkering with a vintage microcomputer from the seventies.
We need a dedicated microcomputer to handle this specific task.
The rise of the microcomputer ended the era of massive mainframes in small offices.
Is this device classified as a microcomputer or an embedded system?
The museum display features the first commercially successful microcomputer.
The museum display features the first commercially successful microcomputer.