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operating system

[op-uh-rey-ting sis-tuhm] / ˈɒp ə reɪ tɪŋ ˌsɪs təm /
NOUN
computer software for basic operation
Synonyms
WEAK
MS-DOS MacOS OS OS/2 UNIX Windows disk operating system dos executive system software systems program

Example Sentences

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A software bug that was capable of crashing an operating system used by firewalls, servers and network appliances went undetected for over 27 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Then, on its own — without human guidance or help — figured out how to use that flaw to take control of any server running the operating system, using any computer, anywhere in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Anthropic said the Mythos Preview model has already uncovered “thousands of high-severity vulnerabilities, including some in every major operating system and web browser.”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

But each of those bodies still needs a brain - an operating system, or software, that tells the various bits of metal what to do.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

‘But mine works on a different operating system from other people’s. And my wiring’s different too.’

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd