systems software
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of systems software
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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“The first is the automation layer, the incumbents that build and integrate the control systems, software, and equipment Physical AI runs on,” Linzey writes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
It also provides quantum computing systems, software, and services.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026
The software developer has archived hundreds of reels of open source code here, which are the building blocks underpinning computer operating systems, software, websites and apps.
From BBC ● May 8, 2025
The wrangling comes as campaigns have increasingly deployed artificial intelligence — computer systems, software or processes that emulate aspects of human work and cognition — to optimize workloads.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
Dependent on computers for decoding, it can disappear or turn to gibberish whenever operating systems, software applications or document standards are revised.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2016
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