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desktop

/dɛskˈtɒp/ noun · British & US
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What does desktop mean?

noun

A computer user interface that is typically displayed on a monitor and used to interact with a computer, or a flat surface used for writing or working.

Example

"She spent hours organizing her digital files on her desktop."

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