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Result: Cortana does the math for you and displays it in the answer panel. If

you’ve converted currency, you even get a little graph of the fluctuating
currency price.

Definitions

When you’re not sure what some word means, ask Cortana. “What does

pecuniary mean?” “Define schadenfreude.” “Give me a definition of
pernicious.”

Result: The definition, presented as though on a dictionary page, on

Bing.com—complete with a Play button so you can hear the word’s
pronunciation.

Calling

On a Windows 10 phone, or if you’ve set up Skype, Cortana can place
phone calls for you. “Make a call to John at home.” “Call Jan on
speakerphone.” “Call Cindy.” “Call Kelly, home.” “Redial.” “Dial 512-444-

1212.”

Result: Cortana hands you off to the Phone or Skype app and places the
call. At this point, it’s just as though you’d initiated the call yourself.

Texting

If you’re using a phone, Cortana executes commands like “Text Dad,”
“Message Lydia,” and “Show me messages from Billy.” You can also

dictate a text message like this: “Text Horatio, ‘Do you want to grab lunch?’
”

Result: Cortana opens the Messages app and displays your outgoing

message, ready to send (or shows the messages you’ve requested).

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