system software
ˈsɪstəm ˈsɔftˌwɛr
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Definition of system software - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.software that manages computer hardware and provides common services for application softwareTECH.
  • System software includes operating systems and utility programs..
  • System software is essential for running application programs.
  • Updating system software can improve computer performance.
operating system OS system program
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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.

Expressions with software

cutting edge softwaren.
software with the latest technology and features
Our company develops cutting edge software for virtual reality.
free softwaren.
software available at no cost
The app store offers many free software options.
email softwaren.
computer program used to send receive and organize electronic mail messages
I installed new email software to manage my work inbox more efficiently.
software industryn.
business sector that creates sells and supports computer programs and related services
The software industry has grown quickly with the rise of mobile devices.
project management softwaren.
software to organize and manage tasks efficiently
Project management software helps teams stay on track.
software engineern.
professional who maintains and improves software systems
The software engineer updated the system to enhance performance.
kitchen table softwaren.
software made informally at home, not by big companies
He built kitchen table software in his spare time.
time-tracking softwaren.
program records time spent on tasks
The company uses time-tracking software to monitor employee productivity.
software giantn.
very large and powerful company that mainly makes and sells computer programs
The software giant announced a major update to its operating system.
software companyn.
business that makes, sells or supports computer programs for customers
The startup grew from a tiny software company into a global corporation.

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Terms with system software included in their meaning

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enginen.
technology
software or hardware that drives a computer system
extensionn.
technology
program or file that adds functionality to a software system
platformn.
internet
software system for online services
add-onn.
technology
software or hardware extending a system's capabilities
web conferencingn.
technology
software system that lets people hold live meetings over the internet
computer animationn.
technology
moving pictures created with software on a digital computer system
setup programn.
technology
computer application that installs and configures software or related files on a system
operating environmentn.
technology
combination of hardware and software where a program or system runs

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  1. French:logiciel système, ...
  2. German:Systemsoftware, ...
  3. Italian:software di sistema, ...
  4. Spanish:programa de sistema, ...
  5. Portuguese:software de sistema, ...
  6. Chinese:系统软件, ...
  7. Japanese:システムソフトウェア, ...
  8. Arabic:بَرْمَجِيّات النِّظام, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹכְנַת מַעֲרֶכֶת, ...
  10. Russian:системное программное обеспечение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:системне програмне забезпечення, ...
  12. Hindi:सिस्टम सॉफ्टवेयर, ...

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