A1 noun Neutro #1,381 mais comum

operating system

/ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/

An operating system is the main software that controls a computer or smartphone. it manages the hardware and allows other programs to run smoothly.

Exemplos

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My phone's operating system is very fast and easy to use.

My phone's operating system is very fast and easy to use.

2

The organization requires a secure operating system for all employee laptops.

The organization requires a secure operating system for all employee laptops.

3

I just installed a new operating system on my old PC.

I just installed a new operating system on my old PC.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
operating system
Verb
operate
Advérbio
operationally
Adjetivo
operational
Relacionado
operator
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'OS' as the 'Office Supervisor' of your computer; it makes sure all the workers (apps) are doing their job.

Quiz rápido

Android is the most popular ___ for mobile phones in the world.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: operating system

Exemplos

1

My phone's operating system is very fast and easy to use.

everyday

My phone's operating system is very fast and easy to use.

2

The organization requires a secure operating system for all employee laptops.

formal

The organization requires a secure operating system for all employee laptops.

3

I just installed a new operating system on my old PC.

informal

I just installed a new operating system on my old PC.

4

Researchers analyzed the efficiency of the Linux operating system in server environments.

academic

Researchers analyzed the efficiency of the Linux operating system in server environments.

5

Our business software only works on a Windows operating system.

business

Our business software only works on a Windows operating system.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
operating system
Verb
operate
Advérbio
operationally
Adjetivo
operational
Relacionado
operator

Colocações comuns

install an operating system install an operating system
mobile operating system mobile operating system
update the operating system update the operating system
secure operating system secure operating system
desktop operating system desktop operating system

Frases Comuns

open-source operating system

open-source operating system

network operating system

network operating system

proprietary operating system

proprietary operating system

Frequentemente confundido com

operating system vs software

Software is any program, but an operating system is the specific software that runs the whole device.

operating system vs hard drive

The hard drive is the physical part that stores data; the operating system is the digital program that manages it.

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Notas de uso

In casual conversation, people usually say 'OS' (pronounced as letters O-S). It is used to describe systems for computers, tablets, and phones.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget that Android and iOS are operating systems, not just the names of phones. Also, do not confuse the 'system' with the 'internet'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'OS' as the 'Office Supervisor' of your computer; it makes sure all the workers (apps) are doing their job.

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Origem da palavra

From 'operating' (Latin operari, to work) and 'system' (Greek systema, a whole composed of parts).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: operating systems Often used with the definite article 'the'
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Contexto cultural

The 'big three' operating systems—Windows, macOS, and Linux—often define a user's technical identity in the tech community.

Quiz rápido

Android is the most popular ___ for mobile phones in the world.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: operating system

Mais palavras de Technology

smartphone

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A mobile phone that performs many of the functions of a computer, typically having a touchscreen interface, internet access, and an operating system capable of running downloaded applications. It is used for communication, entertainment, and productivity.

printer

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A machine that is connected to a computer and used for putting writing or images onto paper. It typically uses ink or toner to create a physical copy of a digital document.

microphone

A1

A microphone is a device used to capture sound and convert it into electrical signals. It is commonly used for recording music, speaking in public, or talking during video calls.

charger

A1

A device used to store energy in a battery by connecting it to an electric power source. It is most commonly used for electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets to keep them working.

battery

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A device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical power to run electronic devices. It is commonly found in objects like mobile phones, remote controls, and cars.

cable

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A thick wire or bundle of wires covered in plastic that carries electricity or electronic signals. It is commonly used to connect electronic devices, like computers and televisions, to power or to each other.

USB

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A USB is a small electronic device used for storing information and moving it from one computer to another. It also refers to a standard type of connection used to plug devices like keyboards or printers into a computer.

internet

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The internet is a global system of connected computer networks that allows people to share information and communicate with each other. It is the physical infrastructure used to access websites, send emails, and stream videos.

upload

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An upload is the process of sending data or a file from a personal device, like a computer or phone, to a larger system or the internet. It also refers to the specific content that has been transferred to a server or website.

online

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The state or condition of being connected to the internet or a computer network. It describes services, activities, or communications that occur through the web rather than in person or via physical media.

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