What does "powerpoint" mean?

An electronic slide presentation created using the program Microsoft PowerPoint.

What is a synonym for "powerpoint"?

Common synonyms include: ppt, ppt.

name, noun, verb

name, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
An electronic slide presentation created using the program Microsoft PowerPoint.
"PowerPoint presentation"
2
An electronic slide presentation.
"The powerpoint shows the same model type of the Mitsubishi train, Crystal Mover, being run in Singapore's light rail transit."
3
Any electronic slide presentation. broadly
"She's asked James to prepare a PowerPoint for tomorrow's lesson."

Verb

1
To communicate using electronic slides. intransitive
"A recent editorial and tips in this journal have extolled the virtues of making clear presentations using computer presentation software, in particular the commercial software PowerPoint (Microsoft, Redmond, WA). AJR readers may be interested to know that free software packages are available that can create professional presentations without furthering our national dependence on a software monopoly."
2
To present (a topic) by means of electronic slides. transitive
"Do they tell a person (as happens in one corporation) that they won't look at any report unless it is “PowerPointed”?"
3
To communicate to (an audience) by electronic slides. transitive
"She says the audience has had a long day and has been "PowerPointed out" with one presentation after another from other Oracle executives"

Proper Noun

1
A software package from Microsoft used to make slideshow presentations.
"Proficiency in PowerPoint continues to be required for almost every office job."