BIOS

[bahy-ohs]

noun

Computers.

1. computer firmware that directs many basic functions of the operating system, as booting and keyboard control.

Word History and Origins

Origin of BIOS¹

First recorded in 1975–80; abbreviation of B(asic) I(nput)/O(utput) S(ystem)

Example Sentences

Craig Murray, chair of BIOS, says it is a hard condition for parents to spot early, and that it is a "postcode lottery" for families on whether they are offered screening or not.

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Take this one between two X accounts, @PercThaGoat and @KillaMinga, that both have Stake tagged in their bios.

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Men complain about way too much these days: Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, women who swipe left on Tinder, "Barbie" or other movies with female leads, pronouns in social media bios, pumpkin spice lattes, whatever Joe Rogan is telling them to be angry about.

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Find a Grave—now owned by Ancestry.com, with a commercial interest in its operation—has a moderation team that works to ensure the new graves are real, the bios are correct, and people’s requests get doled out appropriately.

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At its most disappointing, banter may be branded on dating app bios but never experienced on a real date.

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