OEM
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Etymology 1
Initialism of Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Noun
OEM (plural OEMs)
- 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
- OEE (“original equipment equivalent”)
Adjective
OEM (not comparable)
- (business) describing goods sold by or to an OEM
Synonyms
- (goods sold under another company's brand): white label
Antonyms
- (antonym(s) of “makers prior to initial sale”): aftermarket
Etymology 2
Abbreviation
Noun
OEM (plural OEMs)
- (emergency services) Initialism of Office of Emergency Management.
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