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OEM

adj · noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Describing goods sold by or to an OEM.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: business

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noun

Meaning 2

A company that produces parts to be sold under another company's brand.

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noun

Meaning 3

A value-added reseller; company selling goods assembled from other companies' parts.

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noun

Meaning 4

All makers prior to initial retail sale, in contrast to aftermarket.

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noun

Meaning 5

Initialism of Office of Emergency Management.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Qualifier: emergency services

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History

Etymology

Initialism of original equipment manufacturer.

An abbreviation.