system
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,912 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,391 times across 155,168 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity he bought a new stereo systemthe system consists of a motor and a small computer
- a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole also: scheme a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going
- (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium in a static system oil cannot be replaced by water on a surfacea system generating hydrogen peroxide
- a complex of methods or rules governing behavior also: system of rules they have to operate under a system they opposethat language has a complex system for indicating gender
- an organized structure for arranging or classifying also: arrangement, organization, organisation he changed the arrangement of the topicsthe facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original
- a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts the body has a system of organs for digestion
system in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Will you abolish the irritating and nefarious Ticket System?
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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My system is based on his—though of course I have progressed rather further.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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The system is really wonderfully easy, and, with proper instruction, a child could do it.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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It struck me as a monstrous slur on our educational system, but reflection told me it was true.
The Little Nugget · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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The moment came when he opened his eyes upon the system under which the paternal household was managed.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1