Noun (thing)
    
  
    OS (operating system)  
          
      
          
      
      
   
  
                  
                            
              
  
                  
                            
              
  
    
        a GUI or CLI software link between the computer and operator; also provides a framework for productivity software such as an office suite, web browser, or programming languages        
          
      
          
      
      
    
  
      The programmer tested his Java code on many operating systems including: Windows, Linux, and Macintosh.