Desktop Definition
Contents
English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- enPR: dĕskʹ-tŏp, IPA: /ˈdɛsktɒp/, SAMPA: /"dEsktQp/
- (Australia) IPA: [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp]
- (UK) IPA: [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp]
- (US) IPA: [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp]
- Hyphenation: desk‧top
Noun
desktop (plural desktops)
- The top surface of a desk.
- (computing) A desktop computer.
- (computing) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.
Related terms
Adjective
desktop (not comparable)
- Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
- (computing) Of an application, converted to be carried out on a personal computer.
Derived terms
- desktop computer
- desktop environment
- desktop metaphor
- desktop publishing
Italian
Etymology
English
Noun
desktop m. inv.
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