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Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
desktop/ˈdesktɒp/

▶noun

1 the working surface of a desk.

2 (also desktop computer) a computer suitable for use at an ordinary desk.

3 the working area of a computer screen regarded as representing a notional desktop.

'desktop' also found in these Oxford entries:

desktop publishing - docking station - DTP - Rolodex - workstation

Forum discussions with the word(s) "desktop" in the title:

desktop
desktop publishing (DTP)
Desktop publishing services
desktop support
desktop vs. laptop
desktop, server and network infrastructure
desktops and ISD dial-up facilities/desktop and ISD dail-up
Receive offers directly to your desktop
scaled-down versions of desktop computers
The unique desktop environment
wallpaper and desktop image

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