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Operating system

Operating system

(n)
UK
ˈɒp.ər.eɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm
US
ˈɑː.pə.reɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm
Definition: The low-level software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks and controlling peripherals.
Meaning: Hệ điều hành
Not Common
How to use "Operating system" vocabulary in sentence (example)

Software includes all different software programs on a computer, such as applications and the operating system.

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The operating system (like Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Android and various Linux distributions) is a layer of software that is used as a platform for running the applications, and controls all user interface tools including display and the keyboard.

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Because smartphones are small computers, they run an operating system that is often common between devices to ensure compatibility.

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Bill gates founded Microsoft in 1976 when he formed a contract with Mits (Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems) to develop a basic operating system for their new microcomputers.

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It soon became a best seller and was able to capture the majority of the operating system market share.

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Driverless cars really do belong in what I imagine as the world of the future, alongside robot butlers and a Windows Operating System that doesn't crash.

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Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1976 when he formed a contract with Mits (Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems) to develop a basic operating system for their new microcomputers.

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The operating system (like Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Android and various Linux distributions) is a layer of software that is used as a platform for running the applications, and controls all user interface tools including display and the keyboard.

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From the operating system to word processing suites, Microsoft really does know their game.

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Microsoft's first major deal was with IBM for their new computer's operating system in 1980 which the company named PC DOS, the deal was a whopping $50,000.

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