Meaning Of The Word Operating system

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What's The Definition Of Operating system?

operating system
countable noun: The operating system of a computer is its most basic program, which it needs in order to function and run other programs.

operating system in American English
the software that controls the basic operation of a computer or computer network
noun: the collection of software that directs a computer's operations, controlling and scheduling the execution of other programs, and managing storage, input/output, and communication resources

operating system in British English
noun: the set of software that controls the overall operation of a computer system, typically by performing such tasks as memory allocation, job scheduling, and input/ output control

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