OEM
EnglishEdit
Etymology 1Edit
Initialism of Original Equipment Manufacturer.
NounEdit
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 notesEdit
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 termsEdit
- OEE (“original equipment equivalent”)
AdjectiveEdit
OEM (not comparable)
- (business) describing goods sold by or to an OEM
SynonymsEdit
- (goods sold under another company's brand): white label
AntonymsEdit
- (makers prior to initial sale): aftermarket
Etymology 2Edit
Abbreviation
NounEdit
OEM (plural OEMs)
- (emergency services) Initialism of Office of Emergency Management.