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operating system
/ˈɑpɚˌreɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
/ˈɒpəˌreɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
OSOperating system
01
the most fundamental software that manages a computer, cell phone, etc., hardware and provides a platform for running applications
Examples
The operating system controls how the computer runs and manages applications.
Windows and macOS are popular operating systems.
