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personal digital assistant

per·son·al dig·it·al as·sis·tant
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pur-suh-nl dij-i-tl uh-sis-tuh nt]
    • /ˈpɜr sə nl ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tl əˈsɪs tənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pur-suh-nl dij-i-tl uh-sis-tuh nt]
    • /ˈpɜr sə nl ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tl əˈsɪs tənt/

Definitions of personal digital assistant words

  • noun personal digital assistant a handheld computer, often pen-based, that provides especially organizational software, as an appointment calendar, and communications hardware, as a fax modem. Abbreviation: PDA. 1
  • noun personal digital assistant PDA: handheld electronic device 1
  • noun Technical meaning of personal digital assistant (computer)   (PDA) A small hand-held computer typically providing calendar, contacts, and note-taking applications but may include other applications, for example a web browser and media player. Small keyboards and pen-based input systems are most commonly used for user input. The Apple Newton was a fairly early example. 1
  • countable noun personal digital assistant A personal digital assistant is a hand-held computer, used mainly for storing and accessing personal information such as addresses, telephone numbers, and memos. The abbreviation PDA is also used. 0
  • noun personal digital assistant a palmtop computer for storing information 0

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Parts of speech for Personal digital assistant

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personal digital assistant popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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Synonyms for personal digital assistant

noun personal digital assistant

  • address book — An address book is a book in which you write people's names and addresses.
  • calculator — A calculator is a small electronic device that you use for making mathematical calculations.
  • filofax — A Filofax is a type of personal filing system in the form of a small book with pages that can easily be added or removed.

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