Operating system
Operating system noun - (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services.
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Synonyms for Operating system
System and operating system are semantically related. In some cases you can use "System" instead a noun phrase "Operating system".
System
System noun - Something made up of many interdependent or related parts.
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Synonyms for System
Operating system and system are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Operating system" instead a noun "System".
Nearby Words: systematic, systemic
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