personal organizer

American  

noun

1. a small notebook with sections for personal information, as dates and addresses.

2. Digital Technology. a handheld computer that contains this information.

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personal organizer British  

noun

1. a diary that stores personal records, appointments, notes, etc

2. a pocket-sized electronic device that performs the same functions

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Etymology

Origin of personal organizer

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

It’s refreshing to have a device so single-mindedly focused on fun — which is why I found the idea of using the little yellow console as a personal organizer so intriguing.

From The Verge • May 13, 2022

“I see a lot of that, the return to paper,” said Linda Clevenger, a personal organizer and life coach whose company, Organization Direct, is based in Fredericksburg.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2011

It's too little for Mossberg, even though RIM plans to add a video-chat app soon and key email and personal organizer features, plus cellular connection, later in the year.

From Reuters • Apr. 15, 2011

RIM plans to add a video-chat app to make use of its front and back cameras soon after launch and key email and personal organizer features plus cellular connection later in the year.

From Reuters • Apr. 14, 2011

Nearly 40% are bringing a cell phone or pager along, and 18% can't leave home without their notebook PC or personal organizer.

From Time Magazine Archive