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OEM

noun

Meaning

  1. Describing goods sold by or to an OEM.
  2. A value-added reseller; company selling goods assembled from other companies' parts.
  3. A company that produces parts to be sold under another company's brand.
  4. All makers prior to initial retail sale, in contrast to aftermarket.
  5. Initialism of Office of Emergency Management.

Etymology / origin

Initialism of original equipment manufacturer.

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