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handheld

AdjectiveNoun

pl: handhelds

This term describes a specific scale of portability where the device is not just portable, but specifically sized for manual operation. It implies a level of intimacy and immediate accessibility, contrasting with larger portable equipment that might require a table or a strap. As a noun, the word functions as a shorthand for a gaming console or a mobile computer. While it is a countable noun, it is frequently used in the plural to describe a category of electronics, such as handhelds.

Meanings

Adjective

Designed to be held and operated in the hand.

"The technician used a handheld scanner to track the inventory."

Noun

A small electronic device, such as a personal digital assistant or a mobile game console, that is small enough to be held in one hand.

"He spent the entire flight playing games on his handheld."

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