desktop

CEFRB1

/ˈdɛsktɒp/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The main screen of a computer showing icons and files.

  2. 02

    noun

    A computer designed to stay in one place.

Examples

  • I created a shortcut on the desktop.

  • I used a photo of my dog for my desktop wallpaper.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈdɛskˌtɔp]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A desktop computer.

  2. A personal computer, as opposed to computers for business or server purposes.

  3. The top surface of a desk.

More examples

In context

  • For quotations using this term, see Citations:desktop.

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

  • Laptops are often more expensive than desktops.

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

He organized the icons on his computer blank for easy access.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From desk + top.