: one that produces complex equipment (such as a computer system) from components usually bought from other manufacturers

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Instead, this third generation arrives as a perfect demonstration of market research allowing an OEM to better understand the customer, which results in Volkswagen returning to form in a big way, despite the Tiguan’s small stature. Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025 Google has essentially challenged Samsung to recover from its One UI 7 nightmare in the next few weeks, restoring confidence in Android’s leading OEM. Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 The introduction of the Manufacturer Showdown brings a new layer of intensity and pride for our OEM partners, and fans can expect even more strategy, teamwork and drama on race day. Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025 Win on Sunday, sell on Monday, like concrete tech transfer, is much less of a thing in the early 21st century, but marketing remains a central reason for OEM involvement in the sport. ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for OEM

Word History

Etymology

original equipment manufacturer

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of OEM was in 1968

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“OEM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/OEM. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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