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handheld

 
 
/ˈhændheld/ noun [C] IT

Definition

a piece of electronic equipment that is small enough to be used while holding it in your hand: With the right combination of accessories and software, a hand held can let road warriors leave their laptops behind.
(Definition of handheld noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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