systems program
- noun
- /ˈsɪstəmz ˈprɒɡræm/
- Specialized
:
programa de sistema
- The operating system is a type of systems program that manages hardware resources.
Examples
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Compilers are one example of a systems program that translates code into machine language.
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Installing a new systems program often requires administrator privileges.
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Compilers are one example of a systems program essential for software development.
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A systems program is essential for managing hardware resources.
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The systems program helps in optimizing performance.
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The operating system is a type of systems program that manages hardware resources efficiently.
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Installing a new systems program often requires administrator privileges to ensure proper configuration.
Synonyms
∞
3.1
A set of written instructions a computer follows to do a task
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3.4
Software that controls a computer and lets other programs run
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3.4
Software that controls a computer and lets programs run
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2.3
A set of instructions that tells a computer what to do
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2.7
A set of written instructions that tells a computer what to do
2
3.6
Programs that control a computer's parts and basic functions like the operating system
A computer program that controls a computer's main parts, like an operating system
How Fundamental
- Specialized
119
3.4
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
3.8
- Specialized
1
3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'systems' (collections of interacting components) + 'program' (coded instructions) yields a program that manages or controls systems. This follows a standard noun–noun modification pattern and, despite being technical, is predictable for a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Systems program comes from the idea of a program that looks after the whole system, like a manager watching many machines. That's why it means software that 'manages' or 'controls' a computer's work.