Computer Operating System

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
COS
Pronunciation
/kəmˈpjutər ˈɔpərˌeɪtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
Category
Computing
Related Field
Software

Examples in Context

  1. Its computer operating system has provided a powerful safeguard for transmission of logistics information.
  2. Apple used software developed at next to create the Mac OS computer operating system.
  3. A character string that identifies a user and is used by computer operating system in accounting or other services.
  4. From the ground up, MeeGo is a computer operating system.
  5. Students will examine computer operating system architecture.

Other meanings of COS