handheld

Thân thiện

A child plays a game on a handheld computer.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Small and light enough to be operated while held in one's hands: Describes an electronic device or tool designed to be portable and used without being placed on a surface.

Usage

• The adjective "handheld" is used directly before a noun to describe it.
• It is typically written with a hyphen: hand-held. However, the single-word form "handheld" is also common.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The reporter used a handheld microphone during the interview.
  • Many modern handheld devices, like smartphones, are incredibly powerful.
  • The technician carried a handheld scanner to check inventory.

Advanced Usage

• As a noun (less common): The term can be used informally as a noun to refer to the device itself.
  • He always has the latest handheld. (This refers to a handheld gaming console or similar device.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hand-held: The hyphenated spelling variant of the adjective.
• Handheld device / Hand-held device: A common compound noun phrase specifying the type of object.
• Handheld computer: A specific type of portable computer, as referenced in the provided definition.

Synonyms

• Portable: Capable of being easily carried or moved.
• Palmtop: Small enough to fit in the palm of one's hand (often used for computers).
• Mobile: Designed to be movable or used while moving.

Antonyms

• Stationary: Not intended to be moved; fixed in place.
• Desktop: Designed to be used on a desk or table.
• Fixed: Attached or placed permanently.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Handheld gaming: Refers to the activity or industry of playing games on portable consoles.
• Handheld technology: The field or category of technology concerning portable devices.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. small and light enough to be operated while you hold it in your hands
   • a hand-held computer

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hand-held