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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After wiping out the databases and event logs, the brothers reinstalled the operating systems on their corporate laptops with the help of an unnamed co-conspirator.
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Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Later, Microsoft sold licenses of its Windows operating system to device makers, cementing its role in information technology.
—Ashley Capoot,jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 May 2026
No, not the operating system that powers your Apple devices.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The mobile app is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
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Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
Later, Microsoft sold licenses of its Windows operating system to device makers, cementing its role in information technology.
—Ashley Capoot,jordan Novet, CNBC, 11 May 2026
No, not the operating system that powers your Apple devices.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The mobile app is compatible with both iOS and Android operating systems.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 May 2026
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 13 May. 2026.
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