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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In short, the experiments paint a troubling picture of the security implications of letting AI models loose on entire operating systems.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
But as Tesla grew, the whole team began to define an entire operating system that emphasized speed and simplicity.
—Jon McNeill, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
Samsung says the update is part of its ongoing efforts to improve compatibility across operating systems.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Microsoft also has Windows, which is still the dominant enterprise operating system.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
But as Tesla grew, the whole team began to define an entire operating system that emphasized speed and simplicity.
—Jon McNeill, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
Samsung says the update is part of its ongoing efforts to improve compatibility across operating systems.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Microsoft also has Windows, which is still the dominant enterprise operating system.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.
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