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embedded system

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electrical system, often with real-time computing constraints.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: vestavěný systém — computer system
  • Danish: indbygget system — computer system
  • Danish: indlejret system — computer system
  • Finnish: sulautettu järjestelmä — computer system
  • German: eingebettetes System — computer system
  • Hindi: अन्तःस्थापित तंत्र (antaḥsthāpit tantra) — computer system
  • Norwegian Bokmål: innebygd system — computer system
  • Norwegian Nynorsk: innbaka system — computer system
  • Swedish: inbyggda system — computer system
  • Swedish: inbäddade system — computer system
  • Turkish: gömülü sistem — computer system