BIOS

[bahy-ohs] /ˈbaɪ oʊs/
noun
1.
computer firmware that directs many basic functions of the operating system, as booting and keyboard control.
Origin
B(asic) I(nput)/O(utput) S(ystem)

bio

[bahy-oh] /ˈbaɪ oʊ/
noun, plural bios.
1.
biography.
2.
biology.
adjective
3.
biographical.
4.
biological:
a bio control service using praying mantises to reduce the population of garden pests.
Origin
1945-50; by shortening; as adj., independent use of bio-, taken as a free form
British Dictionary definitions for BIOS

bio

/ˈbaɪəʊ/
noun (pl) bios
1.
short for biography
Word Origin and History for BIOS

bio

n.

short for biography, attested from 1961.

Slang definitions & phrases for BIOS

bio

noun

A biography, esp a brief one in a yearbook, theater program, etc: By now Jenny had read my bio in the program ( first form 1950s+, second 1940s+)


BIOS in Technology


Basic Input/Output System

Related Abbreviations for BIOS

BIOS

Basic Input/Output System

bio

  1. biographical summary
  2. biology

BIO

Biotechnology Industry Organization