"appliance computer" meaning in All languages combined

See appliance computer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: appliance computers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} appliance computer (plural appliance computers)
  1. (computing, dated) A computer sold to consumers as a unit ready to be switched on and used, rather than a kit for self-assembly. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-appliance_computer-en-noun-20X-4TeN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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