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desktop

desk·top

UK/ˈdɛsktɒp/ US/ˈdɛskˌtɔp/ uncommon

noun

1.

the top of a desk

2.

(computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear

Synonyms

Origin

From desk + top.

Phrases

  • crash to desktop
  • desktop accessory
  • desktop calendar
  • desktop computer
  • desktop environment
  • desktop mascot
  • desktop metaphor
  • desktop organiser
  • desktop organizer
  • desktop picture
  • desktop publisher
  • desktop publishing

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