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Definition
Microsoft; the American multinational technology corporation.
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How it's used
Pronunciation in Cantonese often involves a slight adjustment to the tone of the second character to sound more natural in rapid speech. It is treated as a proper noun and functions exactly like any other company name in a sentence structure.
Examples
Is your computer installed with the Microsoft operating system?
Related words
Common phrases
Microsoft Corporation
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Grammar guides
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