pc

noun
UK: /ˌpiː ˈsiː/
US: /ˌpiː ˈsiː/

  1. A personal computer; a computer designed for use by one person at a time.

    1. I use a pc at work.
    2. My pc is quite old, so I need to buy a new one to keep up with current software.

Synonyms

computer politically correct personal computer
pc adjective

  1. Abbreviation for politically correct or political correctness.

    1. The joke was not pc.
    2. Some people consider the term "chairman" not to be pc and prefer "chairperson".
pc adverb

  1. Abbreviation for percent.

    1. The discount is 20 pc off.
    2. The interest rate on the loan is 5 pc per year, which is pretty standard these days.
pc abbreviation

  1. Abbreviation for politically correct; adhering to principles of political correctness.

    1. He is very pc now.
    2. The company is trying to be more pc by using inclusive language in its advertisements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pc" is /ˌpiː ˈsiː/ in British English and /ˌpiː ˈsiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pc": computer, politically correct, personal computer.

Example usage of "pc": "I use a pc at work.". More examples on the page.