operating system
ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm
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Definition of operating system - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computer managementTECH.software that manages computer hardware and software resourcesTECH.
  • The operating system controls all programs on your computer.
  • The operating system needs regular updates for security.
  • Linux is a popular operating system for servers.
OS system software
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Expressions with operating system

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software layer for handhelds, lets apps work
Android is a mobile operating system that lets apps run on phones.
platform for running applications in the cloud
Developers deploy their apps on a cloud operating system for better scalability.
operating system used with disk drives
The computer runs a disk operating system for file management.
measures to protect an operating system from threats
The IT team focused on improving the operating system security.
mobile operating system developed by Google
The Android operating system powers millions of devices worldwide.
Google's Linux-based OS for web applications
The Chrome operating system is designed for speed and simplicity.

Terms with operating system included in their meaning

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cause a device or system to start operating by activating its controls
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organization operating a bus transportation system
rail transport
railway system operating below the ground
technology
operating system for mobile devices
franchisee
business operating under another company's brand and business system
operation
operating a machine or system
operation
guidelines for operating a device or system
technology
core part of an operating system

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  1. French:système d'exploitation, ...
  2. German:Betriebssystem, ...
  3. Italian:sistema operativo, ...
  4. Spanish:sistema operativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:sistema operativo, ...
  6. Chinese:操作系统, ...
  7. Japanese:オペレーティングシステム, ...
  8. Arabic:نِظَام تَشْغِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲרֶכֶת הַפְעָלָה, ...
  10. Russian:операционная система, ...
  11. Ukrainian:операційна система, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम, ...

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