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embedded system

A computer built into a device to do one job, rather than a general-purpose computer.

An embedded system is a computer, usually a microcontroller, inside a larger product, running one dedicated program that reads inputs and drives outputs; a thermostat, a washing machine and a fitness band each contain one.

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