operating systems
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pluralof operating system.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
operating systemnounthe collection of software that directs a computer's operations, controlling and scheduling the execution of other programs, and managing storage, input/output, and communication resources. OS
Example Sentences
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Jane Hennessy, a senior expert on payments at Finzly, which provides modern operating systems for banks, noted that billions of checks are still processed annually despite the digital push.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Roku, which has its own streaming platform and is a provider of connected TV operating systems, was looking to sell as competition for audiences continues to heat up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Apple will pair that overhaul with deeper AI integration across its Mac, iPad, and iPhone operating systems, Citi said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
That’s because large enterprises depend on a range of products in IBM’s “layered” software portfolio — from its foundational operating systems to the data tools that run on top of it, he explained.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
There are always better Net access, newer software, a continuous stream of updates, a more powerful hard drive, a by now incalculable inventory of gadgets and gizmos, programs, graphics, and operating systems.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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