microcomputer system

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meaningsofmicrocomputerandsystem

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microcomputer
noun[C]
uk
/ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.kəmˌpjuː.tər/us
/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.kəmˌpjuː.t̬ɚ/
a small computer containing a microprocessor (= part that ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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The main controller is implemented on amicrocomputersystem.
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Themicrocomputersystemwas recently enhanced to provide more assistance to staff in the calculation of repayment terms.
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A number of complaints were received from local offices in the early stages of the new social fundmicrocomputersystem.
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A number of complaints have been received from local offices about the social fundmicrocomputersystem.
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Later this year, however, we plan to introduce amicrocomputersystemwhich will assist and improve administration of the fuel direct scheme.
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The fund will also be monitored at all levels of management on the basis of extensive statistical evidence, which it is planned to gather through the social fundmicrocomputersystem.
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Their games were notable for being the first implementation of the adventure genre to run on amicrocomputersystem.
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Acorn was chosen because themicrocomputersystemwas to be expandable and growth-oriented.
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Although most existing microcomputer systems are not well suited to the task, it is hoped to harness developments in commercial microcomputers for this purpose.
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It appears to be the first space-themed strategy game sold for microcomputer systems.
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As prices for both disk hardware and operating system software decreased, there were many such microcomputer systems.
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The technique was common in 8-bit microcomputer systems.
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This technology includes local and wide area networks, mainframe, mini and microcomputer systems and associated peripheral devices.
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Griffin made and leased microcomputer systems for college and university cafeteria systems.
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Microsoft is the leader in microcomputer systems programming.
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