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PDA 1

(pē′dē′ā′)
n.
A lightweight handheld digital device that functions as a personal computer.
[p(ersonal) d(igital) a(ssistant).]

PDA 2

abbr.
public display of affection
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PDA

abbreviation for
(Computer Science) personal digital assistant
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per′sonal dig′ital assis′tant


n.
a handheld computer, often pen-based, that provides esp. organizational software, as an appointment calendar, and communications hardware, as a fax modem.
Abbr.: PDA
[1990–95]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.PDA - a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasksPDA - a lightweight consumer electronic device that looks like a hand-held computer but instead performs specific tasks; can serve as a diary or a personal database or a telephone or an alarm clock etc.
personal digital assistant, personal organiser, personal organizer, organiser, organizer
electronic device - a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
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Translations

PDA

N ABBR =personal digital assistant → agenda f electrónica, PDA m
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PDA

[ˌpiːdiːˈeɪ] n abbr (=personal digital assistant) → agenda m électronique de poche
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PDA

(Comput) abbr of personal digital assistant → PDA m
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