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OEM
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oem Oëm öm -öm
English
Etymology 1
en original equipment manufacturer.
Noun
A company that produces parts to be sold under another company's brand.
A value-added reseller; company selling goods assembled from other companies' parts.
All makers prior to initial retail sale, in contrast to aftermarket.
Usage notes
Especially automotive and computer hardware. Software with this label includes just a shrink-wrapped CD, without printed manual, without being inside a box, etc.
Coordinate terms
en OEE original equipment equivalent
Adjective
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en business Describing goods sold by or to an OEM.
Synonyms
goods sold under another company's brand en white label
Antonyms
makers prior to initial sale en aftermarket
Etymology 2
An abbreviation.
Noun
en emergency services en Office of Emergency Management.
Anagrams
en emo EOM Moe MoE MOE emo moé Emo ome -ome Meo 'ome OME moe Eom Ome