OEM

== English == === 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 === An abbreviation. ==== Noun ==== OEM (plural OEMs) (emergency services) Initialism of Office of Emergency Management. === Anagrams === EOM, Moe, MoE, MOE, emo, moé, Emo, ome, -ome, Meo, 'ome, OME, moe, Eom, Ome