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operating system

[op-uh-rey-ting sis-tuhm] / ˈɒp ə reɪ tɪŋ ˌsɪs təm /
NOUN
computer software for basic operation
Synonyms
WEAK
MS-DOS MacOS OS OS/2 UNIX Windows disk operating system dos executive system software systems program

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The development of the Claude Mythos model by Anthropic has led to crisis meetings, after it found vulnerabilities in every major operating system and browser.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Then, on its own — without human guidance or help — figured out how to use that flaw to take control of any server running the operating system, using any computer, anywhere in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

BlackBerry BB 1.03%increase; green up pointing triangle laid out its fiscal 2027 growth outlook after reporting a fourth-quarter profit, supported by robust revenue from its QNX real-time operating system segment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Networking giants Cisco and Broadcom are taking part in the project, along with the Linux Foundation that promotes the free, open-source Linux computer operating system.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

‘But mine works on a different operating system from other people’s. And my wiring’s different too.’

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd