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(computer science) A set of computer programs providing functions that simulate the office accessories normally found on a desktop, such as a notepad, appointment calendar, and calculator. Also known as desktop application; desktop organizer.

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An application that runs in a desktop or laptop computer. The term is used either to contrast such "local" applications with Web-based applications that also run in the same computer, or to contrast personal computer applications with mobile phone applications. See desktop computer, Web application and smartphone.

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