: one that produces complex equipment (such as a computer system) from components usually bought from other manufacturers

Examples of OEM in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Supervision is mostly design with Chinese OEM cars — which will be impacted by the import tariffs. Hakyung Kim,fred Imbert, CNBC, 31 July 2024 These record electrical input and heat output data in real time, with measurements transmitted automatically to OEM every 10 seconds. Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 2 July 2024 This exceptionally compact ChromeOS desktop provides ample connectivity and just enough performance for digital signage and kiosk jobs; Lenovo even pairs it with specialized smart displays through its OEM branch. PCMAG, 19 June 2024 Based on the preliminary magnitude, the quake was the strongest with an epicenter in New Jersey since 1783, according to NJ OEM records. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for OEM 

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Word History

Etymology

original equipment manufacturer

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of OEM was in 1968

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“OEM.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/OEM. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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