Microsoft
American: /ˈmaɪkroʊsɑft/
Definition

Definition of Microsoft - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technology companywell-known tech company that makes software, hardware, and online services
  • Microsoft released a new version of Windows today.
2.
product familyTMcollection of software and services sold under the Microsoft brandTM
  • We deploy Microsoft across all desktops.
product line

Adjective

1.
company productTMmade or released by Microsoft CorporationTM
  • The Microsoft update fixed the vulnerability.
2.
compatible formatTECH.TMcompatible with or designed for Microsoft systems and formatsTECH.TM
  • Export the document in Microsoft format.
3.
business styleRareUSshowing dominant, proprietary, or aggressive market practicesRareUS
  • The startup adopted a Microsoft approach to platform control.
proprietary
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Expressions with Microsoft

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suite of productivity software by Microsoft
She uses Microsoft office for her work.
suite of productivity software by Microsoft
Microsoft Office 365 includes Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
slide presentation made with slideshow software
The Microsoft PowerPoint was well-received by the audience.
cloud computing service by Microsoft
Microsoft Azure offers various cloud services for businesses.
API for accessing Microsoft cloud service resources
The application retrieves user data through the Microsoft Graph API.
email client software by Microsoft
I use Microsoft Outlook to check my emails daily.

Origin of Microsoft

English, microcomputer (small computer) + software (programs)

Terms with Microsoft included in their meaning

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MSacr.
acr: Microsoft
big company making computers and software
MSNabbr.
abr: Microsoft Network
online service and website made by Microsoft
MSNBCacr.
acr: Microsoft and the National Broadcasting Company
TV channel for news and shows
technology
software tool in Microsoft Windows for viewing and changing system settings database
technology
data file created and managed using the Microsoft Access program
MSFacr.
acr: Microsoft SharePoint Foundation
platform for sharing and managing documents
Xboneabbr.
abr: Xbox One
video game console made by Microsoft
ASPacr.
acr: Active Server Pages
Microsoft's way to make web pages interactive

Examples of Microsoft in a sentence

  • Our team partners with Microsoft on cloud deployments.
  • The training covers Microsoft for office productivity.
  • Our department relies on Microsoft for collaboration tools.
  • Microsoft patch improved system stability.
  • Microsoft Office remains standard in many workplaces.
  • Choose the Microsoft installer for Windows compatibility.

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  1. French:Microsoft, de Microsoft, ...
  2. German:Microsoft, Microsoft-, ...
  3. Italian:Microsoft, di Microsoft, ...
  4. Spanish:Microsoft, de Microsoft, ...
  5. Portuguese:Microsoft, da Microsoft, ...
  6. Chinese:微软, 微软的, ...
  7. Japanese:マイクロソフト, マイクロソフト製の, ...
  8. Arabic:مايْكْروسوفت, صادر عن مايكروسوفت, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַייקְרוֹסוֹפְט, מִיקְרוֹסוֹפְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:Microsoft, майкрософтовский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Microsoft, майкрософтовий, ...
  12. Hindi:Microsoft, माइक्रोसॉफ्ट का, ...
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