Definition of desktop Desktop
/dɛˈsktɑˌp/ - [desktap] -
We found 10 definitions of desktop from 5 different sources.
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What does desktop mean?
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NounPlural: desktops |
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| desktop - the top of a desk | ||
| desktop - (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear | ||
| background, screen background | ||
| crt screen, screen a protective covering consisting of netting; can be mounted in a frame; "they put screens in the windows for protection against insects"; "a metal screen protected the observers" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- desktop (Noun)
The top surface of a desk. - desktop (Noun)
A desktop computer . - desktop (Noun)
The main graphical user interface of an operating system , usually displaying icons, windows and background wallpaper. - desktop (Adjective)
Designed for use on a desk or similar piece of furniture. - desktop (Adjective)
Of an application, converted to be carried out on a personal computer .
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desktop
A personal computer intended to be used on a desk and not moved, as opposed to a laptop.
Wikipedia 
- A desktop on a PC (personal computer) is an area the size of the screen, which is used primarily for short cuts to files and folders on the hard drive. Icons (small pictures) are used to represent files/folders, double clicking these icons will open/start the relevant file/folder. The desktop is the area where the start menu resides. A desktop computer also means a computer that sits on a desk, instead of a portable laptop.
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🔤- desktop, noun, singular of desktops.
- desktop, adjective.
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