also: ピーシー
The most common meaning; used in everyday and technical contexts.
See also: パーソナルコンピュータ
I bought a new PC.
prestressed concrete
Technical term in civil engineering.
See also: プレストレストコンクリート
Prestressed concrete is used in this bridge.
precast concrete
Technical term in construction.
See also: プレキャストコンクリート
Precast concrete members are produced in a factory.
polycarbonate
Technical term in materials science.
See also: ポリカーボネート
Polycarbonate has excellent impact resistance.
I made this document on a PC.
His remarks are mindful of political correctness.
A patrol car rushed to the scene.
They are soliciting public comments on this plan.
In this game, you can freely customize your player character.
Even after turning it on, the PC won't boot up.
My PC suddenly broke and I lost the data.
PC is a technical/business initialism for a personal computer, whereas コンピュータ is the general everyday loanword for computers of any kind.
stand; base; platform; table; rack · setting (of a gem); mounting · stock (in grafting) · counter for machines and vehicles · level; mark; range; decade (of one's life) · tall building (with a fine view); observation platform · plateau; heights
Abbreviation derived from the initial letters of various English terms, such as 'personal computer', 'prestressed concrete', etc. The specific meaning depends on context.