DESKTOP Synonyms

• a machine for performing calculations automatically

• an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)

• an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

• something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

• any clever maneuver

• any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

• an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

• a portable computer small enough to use in your lap

• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

• an efficient person

• an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

• a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

• a group that controls the activities of a political party

• a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

• make by machinery

• a large digital computer serving 100-400 users and occupying a special air-conditioned room

• (computer science) the part of a computer (a microprocessor chip) that does most of the data processing

• a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time

• a digital computer of medium size

• a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda

• a small compact portable computer

• a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

• (court games) the player who serves to start a point

• (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

• utensil used in serving food or drink

• a mainframe computer that is one of the most powerful available at a given time

• of or relating to or situated at the ends of a delivery route

• relating to or occurring in a term or fixed period of time

• being or situated at an end

• station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

• a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves

• either extremity of something that has length

• electronic equipment consisting of a device providing access to a computer; has a keyboard and display

• occurring at or forming an end or termination

• causing or ending in or approaching death

• a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

• a desktop digital computer that is conventionally considered to be more powerful than a microcomputer

• a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time

• a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one person at a time

• a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground

• information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem

• extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured

• relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation

• the state of the environment in which a situation exists

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

• scenery hung at back of stage

• understate the importance or quality of

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