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Synonyms for desktop


Grammar : Noun
Spell : desk-top
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɛskˌtɒp



Définition of desktop

Origin :
  • 1929, from desk + top. As an adjective meaning "suitable for use on a desktop," it is recorded from 1958 (in reference to computers). As a shortening of desktop computer, recorded from 1983. Desktop publishing recorded from 1984.
  • As in desktop computer : noun personal computer
  • As in desktop publishing : noun producing publications with computer software
Example sentences :
  • Suddenly he gasped, and jabbed one of the many buttons that patterned his desktop.
  • Extract from : « A Knyght Ther Was » by Robert F. Young
  • The three microcards and the order itself appeared simultaneously on the desktop viewer of the Star Watch personnel officer.
  • Extract from : « The Dueling Machine » by Benjamin William Bova
  • The beneficiary rose to his feet, seeming not to see the hand the old Judge had extended across the desktop toward him.
  • Extract from : « From Place to Place » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • He crested the desktop and joined his brother in ferrying out more parts.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
  • Plug them in and they show up on your desktop like a little hard drive.
  • Extract from : « Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town » by Cory Doctorow
  • “I can build you a desktop out of garbage for twenty bucks,” Kurt said.
  • Extract from : « Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town » by Cory Doctorow

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