"Microsoftian" meaning in All languages combined

See Microsoftian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Microsoftian [comparative], most Microsoftian [superlative]
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  1. (informal) Of or relating to Microsoft, or its products. Tags: informal Synonyms: Redmondian Translations (relating to Microsoft): microsoftien (French), майкрософтовский (majkrosoftovskij) (Russian)
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