IBM

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌʌɪbiːˈɛm/ === Proper noun === IBM Initialism of International Business Machines. Initialism of International Brotherhood of Magicians. (geology) Initialism of Izu-Bonin-Mariana Arc. ==== Derived terms ==== IBMer IBMese IBM-compatible IBM PC IBM Pollyanna Principle ==== Translations ==== === Noun === IBM (countable and uncountable, plural IBMs) (weaponry) Initialism of intercontinental ballistic missile. Alternative form: ICBM (pathology) Initialism of inclusion body myositis. (figuratively) A company that dominates its field. 1968, George Washington University, Computers-in-Law Institute, National Law Center, The Law of Software: 1968 Proceedings: Univac was the IBM of the computer industry's incipiency; in 1952 Univac had virtually 100% of the market. === Further reading === “IBM”, in OneLook Dictionary Search. “IBM”, in Merriam-Webster.com Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present. === Anagrams === BMI, Bim, MIB, MiB, Mib, bim, mib