OS: meaning, definitions and examples
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OS
[ ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm ]
operating system
An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is the most fundamental software that runs on a computer.
Synonyms
operating system, system software
Examples of usage
- The most popular operating systems for personal computers are Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Without an operating system, a computer would be unable to function properly.
- Mobile devices also have operating systems such as iOS and Android.
Translations
Translations of the word "OS" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sistema operacional
🇮🇳 ऑपरेटिंग सिस्टम
🇩🇪 Betriebssystem
🇮🇩 sistem operasi
🇺🇦 операційна система
🇵🇱 system operacyjny
🇯🇵 オペレーティングシステム
🇫🇷 système d'exploitation
🇪🇸 sistema operativo
🇹🇷 işletim sistemi
🇰🇷 운영 체제
🇸🇦 نظام التشغيل
🇨🇿 operační systém
🇸🇰 operačný systém
🇨🇳 操作系统
🇸🇮 operacijski sistem
🇮🇸 stýrikerfi
🇰🇿 операциялық жүйе
🇬🇪 ოპერაციული სისტემა
🇦🇿 əməliyyat sistemi
🇲🇽 sistema operativo
Etymology
The term 'operating system' was first used in the 1960s as computers evolved and the need for software to manage the hardware became apparent. Since then, operating systems have advanced significantly to accommodate the increasing complexity of computer systems.
See also: osseous.