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
- 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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