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desktop

desktop [noun] (COMPUTING)

( also desktop computer ) a type of computer that is small enough to fit on the top of a desk

US

/ˈdesk.tɑːp/

UK

/ˈdesk.tɒp/

Example:

a desktop computer

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

desktop

desk‧top /ˈdesktɒp $ -tɑːp/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
1. the main area on a computer where you can find the ↑icons that represent programs, and where you can do things to manage the information on the computer
2. the top surface of a desk

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

desktop

desk·top [desktop desktops] [ˈdesktɒp] [ˈdesktɑːp] noun

1. the top of a desk

2. a screen on a computer which shows the icons of the programs that can be used

3. = desktop computer

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition

desktop / ˈdesk.tɒp / / -tɑːp / noun (COMPUTING)

B2 [ C ] a view on a computer screen that contains icons (= small symbols or pictures) representing files, programs, and other features of the computer:

The menu bar with its windows is one of the features of the desktop.

B2 [ C ] ( also desktop computer ) a type of computer that is small enough to fit on the top of a desk

→ Compare laptop , notebook (COMPUTER) , palmtop

desktop adjective [ before noun ]

a desktop device/printer/system

desktop / ˈdesk.tɒp / / -tɑːp / noun [ C usually singular ] (FURNITURE)

the top of a desk

desktop adjective [ before noun ]

a desktop device/printer/system

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

desktop

[de̱sktɒp]
desktops
also desk-top
1) ADJ: ADJ n Desktop computers are a convenient size for using on a desk or table, but are not designed to be portable.
When launched, the Macintosh was the smallest desktop computer ever produced.
2) N-COUNT A desktop is a desktop computer.
3) N-COUNT The desktop of a computer is the display of icons that you see on the screen when the computer is ready to use.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary:

desktop

²desktop adj always used before a noun
1 : of a size that is suitable to be used on a desk or table
• a desktop computer
2 : done using a personal computer
• She is working on a desktop video project.
• Do you have any experience in desktop publishing? [=the use of a computer to design and produce magazines, books, etc.]

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computer concepts

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information technology

information technology [noun]

US

/ɪn.fɚˌmeɪ.ʃən tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/

UK

/ɪn.fəˌmeɪ.ʃən tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

Example:

I like studying information technology.

the study or use of computers and electronic systems for storing and using information. Information technology is often simply called IT .

Persian equivalent:

Click here.

Example:

I like studying information technology.

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

information technology

inforˈmation techˌnology noun [uncountable]
(abbreviation IT) the study or use of electronic processes for gathering and storing information and making it available using computers

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

information technology

inforˌmation techˈnology [information technology] noun uncountable (abbr. IT)

the study or use of electronic equipment, especially computers, for storing and analysing information

• Recent advances in information technology have led to important changes in the operation of offices.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition

infor ˌ mation tech ˈ nology noun [ U ] ( abbreviation IT )

the science and activity of using computers and other electronic equipment to store and send information

Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

information technology
N-UNCOUNT
Information technology is the theory and practice of using computers to store and analyse information.
...the information technology industry.

American English

British English

B2 (Upper-intermediate)

information technology

noun