computer business
Definition
Noun: A commercial enterprise whose primary economic activity involves the manufacturing, selling, or servicing of computers and related hardware.
Usage
The term "computer business" is used to describe a company or industry sector focused on computer technology. It is a compound noun typically treated as a single concept.
Examples
- The computer business is highly competitive and evolves rapidly.
- He started a small computer business repairing laptops and desktops.
- Many analysts are optimistic about the future of the computer business.
Advanced Usage
- The term can imply the broader industry ecosystem, including trends, market forces, and economic health.
- She has worked in the computer business for over twenty years.
- It can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other nouns.
- He is a computer business analyst.
Variants and Related Words
- Computer industry: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "computer business" to refer to the sector as a whole.
- IT business / Information technology business: A broader term that includes computer hardware, software, networking, and services.
- PC business: A more specific term referring to the personal computer segment of the market.
- Hardware company: A company specifically focused on manufacturing computer components or systems.
Synonyms
- Computing industry
- Computer trade
- Hardware business
Related Phrases
- To be in the computer business: To work within this industry.
- My uncle has been in the computer business since the 1980s.
- The business of computers: A less common phrasing with the same core meaning.
- His book is about the business of computers.
Noun
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a business that manufactures and sells computers
