Basic Input/Output System
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Definition of Basic Input/Output System - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.TMfirmware that initializes and tests hardware during bootingTECH.TM
  • The Basic Input/Output System runs when the computer is powered on.
BIOS firmware
2.
computingTECH.TMinterface for the operating system to interact with hardwareTECH.TM
  • The Basic Input/Output System provides low-level control for the hardware components.
BIOS firmware
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Expressions with basic

basic materialsn.
essential elements needed for a process
Basic materials for the project include wood and nails.
basic trainingn.
introductory training covering essential skills
The new employees underwent basic training in customer service.
basic searchn.
simple search function offering few options usually one main search field
Use the basic search to quickly find files by name.
basic amenitiesn.
essential things needed for comfortable daily living
The hotel provides all basic amenities for guests.
basic cablen.
cable TV service with few channels and lower price
Many people subscribe to basic cable to save money.
basic datan.
essential simple facts or figures needed to describe or understand something
The form asks for basic data like your name and address.

Expressions with input/output

input/output processorn.
manages data exchange between computer and peripherals
The input/output processor handles data from the keyboard.
isosynchronous serial input/outputn.
data transfer system with regular timing intervals
The device uses isosynchronous serial input/output for video streaming.

Expressions with system

old-boy systemn.
system of favoritism among former classmates
He got the job through the old-boy system.
system crashn.
sudden failure of a computer system
The system crash caused data loss.
spoils systemn.
system of rewarding loyal party members with public office
Many argued that the spoils system undermined meritocracy.
turnkey systemn.
fully operational solution requiring no setup
They purchased a turnkey system to streamline operations.
break the systemv.
cause a system to stop working
The new software update might break the system.
cheat the systemv.
use dishonest methods to gain advantage
He tried to cheat the system by using fake documents.
get it out of my systemv.
express or experience something to stop feeling it inside
I needed to get it out of my system by talking about my problems.
out of one's systemadj.
no longer affecting one's emotions or thoughts
After talking it out, he's finally out of his system.
buck the systemv.
resist or oppose established rules or authority
She decided to buck the system and start her own business.
game the systemv.
use rules to gain unfair advantage
He tried to game the system to win the contest.

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BIOSabbr.
abr: Basic Input/Output System
software that helps computers start and manage hardware

Examples of Basic Input/Output System in a sentence

  • The Basic Input/Output System is essential for hardware configuration.
  • The Basic Input/Output System initializes hardware during startup.

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  1. French:BIOS, Basic Input/Output System, ...
  2. German:Basic Input/Output System, ...
  3. Italian:Basic Input/Output System, BIOS, ...
  4. Spanish:Sistema Básico de Entrada/Salida, ...
  5. Portuguese:Sistema Básico de Entrada/Saída, BIOS, ...
  6. Chinese:基本输入输出系统, ...
  7. Japanese:基本入出力システム, ...
  8. Arabic:نِظَامُ الإِدْخَالِ وَالإِخْرَاجِ الأَسَاسِيّ, بايوس, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת קֶלֶט/פֶּלֶט בְּסִיסִית, מַעֲרֶכֶת הַקֶּלֶט/פֶּלֶט הַבְּסִיסִית, ...
  10. Russian:Базовая система ввода-вывода, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Базова система вводу-виводу, Базова система вводу/виводу, ...
  12. Hindi:बेसिक इनपुट/आउटपुट सिस्टम, ...
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