- a small computer in which the central processing unit is contained in one or more silicon chips
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mi•cro•com•put•er /ˈmaɪkroʊkəmˌpyutɚ/USA pronunciation
n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Computinga compact computer having less power than a minicomputer:a lab full of microcomputers.
mi•cro•com•put•er
(mī′krō kəm pyo̅o̅′tər),USA pronunciation n.
- Computinga compact and relatively inexpensive computer, with less capacity and capability than a minicomputer, consisting of a microprocessor and other components of a computer, miniaturized where possible: used in small business, by hobbyists, etc. Cf. home computer, mainframe, personal computer.
- micro- + computer 1970–75
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microcomputer /ˈmaɪkrəʊkəmˌpjuːtə/ n
'microcomputer' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
micro
- configuration
- CPM
- desktop publishing
- escape
- expansion slot
- footprint
- function key
- hacker
- home computer
- laptop
- mainframe
- minicomputer
- MS DOS
- new ball game
- palmtop
- personal computer
- video game
- Windows
- work station
- supermicro