integrated office system

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integrated office system (IOS) A program for use on a personal computer or small multiuser business computer that combines some of the functions otherwise performed by a series of single-purpose programs. A typical mix of functions in an integrated office system might be spreadsheet, word processor, database management system, and graphics. The results of the various sections can usually be merged to form a final document containing pictorial, tabular, and textual material.

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