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desk·top
 desktop
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- pronunciation:
- desk
tap
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the flat, upper working surface of a desk.
Books and papers were spread out all over her desktop. |
| definition 2: |
in computing, a graphical interface on personal computers that represents the user's working space as icons on a background that covers the screen, or the folder whose contents are thus represented.
We keep shortcut icons on the desktop for programs we use regularly. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, done on, or intended for use on a desktop.
a desktop computer printer |
| definition 2: |
of or relating to the computer-generated design, writing, editing, and preparation of written material for printing.
desktop publishing |
| related words: |
table |
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