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system

[ˈsɪstəm]

system Definition

  • 1a set of connected things or devices that operate together
  • 2a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized scheme or method

Using system: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "system" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The solar system consists of the sun, planets, and other celestial bodies.

  • Example

    The company has a new system for tracking inventory.

  • Example

    The legal system in this country is based on common law.

  • Example

    The school system needs reform.

system Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for system

Idioms Using system

  • the established way of doing things, especially within a particular organization or society

    Example

    If you want to succeed in this company, you need to learn how to work within the system.

  • to experience the process or procedures of a particular system, especially a bureaucratic one

    Example

    After being arrested, he had to go through the legal system to prove his innocence.

  • to manipulate or exploit the rules or procedures of a particular system for personal gain

    Example

    He was able to get ahead in the company by working the system and making strategic alliances.

Phrases with system

  • the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.

    Example

    The nervous system controls and coordinates all bodily functions.

  • the bodily system that protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues by producing the immune response.

    Example

    A healthy immune system can fight off infections and diseases.

  • the collection of eight planets and their moons in orbit around the sun, together with smaller bodies in the form of asteroids, meteoroids, and comets.

    Example

    The solar system was formed about 4.6 billion years ago.

Origins of system

from Late Latin 'systema', from Greek 'sustēma', meaning 'organized whole'

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Summary: system in Brief

The term 'system' [ˈsɪstəm] refers to a set of connected things or devices that operate together, or a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done. It spans contexts from celestial bodies to organizational schemes, exemplified by 'The solar system consists of the sun, planets, and other celestial bodies.' 'System' extends into phrases like 'the system,' and idioms like 'work the system,' denoting manipulation of established rules or procedures.

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