OEM

American  

[oh-ee-em] / ˈoʊˈiˈɛm /

abbreviation

1. original equipment manufacturer:

   1. a firm that purchases complex equipment, as computers, from manufacturers and modifies or combines different components for resale.

   2. a firm that manufactures components or parts included in the finished product made by another.

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OEM British  

abbreviation

1. original equipment manufacturer: a computer company whose products are made by customizing basic parts supplied by others

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Etymology

Origin of OEM

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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OEM

“Relative to 3 months ago, the setup for our enterprise hardware OEM universe is more challenging entering July quarter earnings,” the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Any OEM that isn’t exposed to China, he observes, is probably boasting better sales figures.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

GE Aerospace “also has that crucial balance between OEM and aftermarket sales, with its large installed base more than offsetting the losses that come with new engine deliveries,” says Stallard.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

"As a result, labour conditions in OEM facilities are closely shaped by brand sourcing practices," said CLW.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026

At the close of the war there were 29 agencies grouped under OEM, of which OCD, WMC, and OC were the first to fold up.

From The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation Annotations of Cases Decided by the Supreme Court of the United States to June 30, 1952 by Edward Samuel Corwin