systems software
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of systems software
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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It offers a complete stack of solutions including chips, systems, software, and networking, along with best-in-class performance at the leading edge.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
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
Joining them were about 5,900 electrical engineers, about 14,000 mechanical engineers and 12,000 software developers of systems software.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2017
In computer and electronic product manufacturing, there were about 5,700 aerospace engineers, 30,300 electrical engineers, 18,400 mechanical engineers and 48,600 software developers of systems software.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2017
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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