Definition of operating system in US English:
operating system
nounˈäpəˌrādiNG ˌsistəmˈɑpəˌreɪdɪŋ ˌsɪstəm
The software that supports a computer's basic functions, such as scheduling tasks, executing applications, and controlling peripherals.
Example sentencesExamples
- In fact, Linux is nowhere near the mainstream of computer desktop operating systems.
- PCs with their disk drives and autonomous operating systems are a ridiculous headache.
- Application software and operating systems continue to demand greater memory.
- Like many businesses, my office runs a variety of operating systems on its computers.
- In other words, this book is all about computers and the operating systems that run them.
- There are also a variety of software operating systems available for smart phones and other mobile devices.
- It is primarily used by developers to test software on different operating systems.
- These lapses have nothing to do with the operating system or software being used.
- And mobile operating systems are giving up control of look and feel to the carriers too.
- Most of the world's digital data is generated by the four computer operating systems.
- This software will then be restored along with the operating system and hardware configuration.
- There is quite a mix of operating systems and databases used to achieve these marks.
- Behind me is my rack of computer discs, operating systems, applications, games.
- The kernel is the central part of the operating system dealing with basic core functions.
- New software and new operating systems use more memory than old ones.
- The survey covered major software market segments including operating systems and consumer software.
- In addition, that OS will have support for Linux guest operating systems.
- At the time, different kinds of computer hardware ran different operating systems.
- It will also be the most powerful computer in the world using the Linux operating system.
- The other factor that will be important in achieving a broader market for smartphones will be the operating system.