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noun
The licence fee for the Microsoft Windows operating system software that is pre-installed on many home computer systems.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: Windows tax
Antonyms: none provided
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