operating system
noun
: software that controls the operation of a computer and directs the processing of programs (as by assigning storage space in memory and controlling input and output functions)
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With an easy-to-navigate interface, improved voice typing, and advanced security features, this operating system is a must-have for businesses and power users.
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But Microsoft continues to work on fundamental elements of the operating system's design.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
The new Apple updates for older iPads and iPhones cover versions of its operating system including iOS 17, iOS 16 and iOS 15.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The release timeline may vary depending on the operating system, region, and language, Microsoft says.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But Microsoft continues to work on fundamental elements of the operating system's design.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
The new Apple updates for older iPads and iPhones cover versions of its operating system including iOS 17, iOS 16 and iOS 15.
—Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The release timeline may vary depending on the operating system, region, and language, Microsoft says.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for operating system
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“Operating system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operating%20system. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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