desktop

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Pronunciation

• enPR: dĕskʹ-tŏp, IPA: /ˈdɛsktɒp/
• (AU) IPA: [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp]
• (British) IPA: [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp]
• (America) IPA: [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp]

Noun

desktop (plural desktops)

1. The top surface of a desk.
2. (computing) A desktop computer.

   Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.

3. (computing, GUI) The main graphical user interface of an operating system, usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper.

   I installed a new application and it added its icon to my desktop.

Related terms

• benchtop
• laptop
• palmtop

Translations

• German: Schreibtischfläche
• Portuguese: superfície da escrivaninha/carteira
• Russian: столе́шница
• Spanish: escritorio

Translations

• German: Desktop-Computer
• Portuguese: desktop, computador de mesa, computador de secretária
• Russian: насто́льный компью́тер
• Spanish: de sobremesa

Translations

• French: bureau
• German: Benutzeroberfläche, Arbeitsoberfläche
• Portuguese: desktop, área de trabalho, secretária, ambiente de trabalho
• Russian: рабо́чий стол
• Spanish: escritorio

Adjective

desktop (not comparable)

1. Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture.
2. (computing) Of an application, designed to be run on a personal computer.

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