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PDA Abbreviation for personal digital assistant; a small hand-held device that allows the user to store and retrieve information, such as addresses, telephone numbers, dates, etc. PDAs are used as personal organizers and can usually transfer data to or from a personal computer. Many now also combine other functions, such as cellphones, paging systems, and wireless e-mail. See also palmtop computer.
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"PDA." A Dictionary of Business and Management. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "PDA." A Dictionary of Business and Management. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O18-PDA.html "PDA." A Dictionary of Business and Management. 2006. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O18-PDA.html |
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PDA Abbrev. for personal digital assistant.
1. A handheld computer providing personal data such as telephone numbers and addresses, diary management, and, increasingly, e-mail and Internet connectivity with wired or wireless connection. Many products are available and convergence with mobile telephones and the use of color LCDs make this a very fast-changing area. 2. Abbrev. for pushdown automaton. |
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JOHN DAINTITH. "PDA." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN DAINTITH. "PDA." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-PDA.html JOHN DAINTITH. "PDA." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-PDA.html |
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1. Abbreviation for PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT. 2. Abbreviation for Public Display Of Affection used in CHAT ROOMS. |
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DARREL INCE. "PDA." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DARREL INCE. "PDA." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-PDA.html DARREL INCE. "PDA." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-PDA.html |
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PDA n. see (patent) ductus arteriosus.
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"PDA." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "PDA." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-PDA.html "PDA." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-PDA.html |
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PDA Med. patent ductus arteriosus
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FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "PDA." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 10 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "PDA." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (February 10, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O25-PDA.html FRAN ALEXANDER , PETER BLAIR , JOHN DAINTITH , ALICE GRANDISON , VALERIE ILLINGWORTH , ELIZABETH MARTIN , ANNE STIBBS , JUDY PEARSALL , and SARA TULLOCH. "PDA." The Oxford Dictionary of Abbreviations. 1998. Retrieved February 10, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O25-PDA.html |
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