OEM
n. countablen. Stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. A company that makes parts or equipment that another company then sells under its own brand name.
n. Abbreviation for Original Equipment Manufacturer. A company that manufactures products or components which are subsequently purchased and marketed by another firm under its own brand identity.
The car manufacturer buys its brakes from an OEM.
Many tech giants rely on an OEM in Asia to produce the hardware for their latest smartphones.
The shift toward electric vehicles has forced traditional OEMs to re-evaluate their supply chains and invest heavily in proprietary battery technology to maintain a competitive edge.
Initialism of original equipment manufacturer.
An abbreviation.
Often used as a modifier before another noun (e.g., 'OEM parts').
an OEM part is better than a generican OEM part is better than a generic oneWhen used as a modifier, OEM describes the source; learners often treat it as a standalone noun when they mean 'OEM part'.