Microsoft

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈmaɪkɹəˌsɒft/
• (America) IPA: /ˈmaɪkɹəˌsɔft/, /ˈmaɪkɹəˌsɑft/, /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌsɔft/, /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌsɑft/

Proper noun

1. (trademark) The Microsoft Corporation.

Noun

Microsoft (plural Microsofts)

1. (figuratively) A company whose products are widespread.

Translations

• Portuguese: Microsoft
• Russian: Майкросо́фт
• Spanish: Microsoft

Verb

Microsoft (Microsofts, present participle Microsofting; past and past participle Microsofted)

1. (transitive, slang) to Microsoftify.
2. (transitive, slang) to make more like Microsoft with regards to perceived business practices and tactics.
   • 2003, Wine Enthusiast, volume 16, issues 2-8, page 122:

     You could call it the Microsofting of the wine industry. Of course, wine is unlikely to be dominated by one producer or one distributor.

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