BIOS

/ˈbaɪ.oʊs/

UK: /ˈbaɪ.ɒs/

BAꞮ · oʊs (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

Acronym of Basic Input/Output System.

Example Sentences

"Toshiba manufactures the chip set and the 8- to 10-MHz bus; the BIOS, shadowable in both system and video modes, is licensed from Award."