1. system(n = noun.artifact) - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer"
is a kind of instrumentality, instrumentation
has parts: infrastructure, substructure, module
has particulars: audio system, sound system, communication system, adp system, adps, automatic data processing system, computer system, computing system, containment, control system, data system, information system, drainage system, exhaust, exhaust system, eds, explosive detection system, etd, explosive trace detection, guidance device, guidance system, assemblage, hookup, inertial guidance system, inertial navigation system, lockage, labyrinth, maze, mechanical system, navigational system, electronic network, network, network, propulsion system, resonator, scaffolding, staging, security system, selsyn, synchro, shipboard system, solar thermal system, sprinkler system, synchromesh
2. system(n = noun.group) scheme - a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going"
is a kind of group, grouping
has parts: hierarchy
has particulars: language system, judicatory, judicature, judicial system, judiciary, economic system, economy, ecosystem, social organisation, social organization, social structure, social system, structure, dragnet, machinery, network, web, nonlinear system, subsystem, organism, syntax, body, shebang, solar system, water system, root system, rootage
3. system(n = noun.substance) - (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 surface"; "a system generating hydrogen peroxide"
is a kind of matter
4. system(n = noun.cognition) system of rules - a complex of methods or rules governing behavior; "they have to operate under a system they oppose"; "that language has a complex system for indicating gender"
is a kind of method
has particulars: accounting, discipline, frame, frame of reference, gambling system, government, honor system, logic, logical system, system of logic, merit system, point system, spoils system, organon, program, programme, theosophy, anthroposophy, logic, theological system, theology, ethic, ethical code
5. system(n = noun.cognition) arrangement, organisation, organization - an organized structure for arranging or classifying; "he changed the arrangement of the topics"; "the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original"; "he tried to understand their system of classification"
is a kind of structure
has particulars: classification system, contrivance, coordinate system, frame of reference, reference frame, reference system, data structure, design, plan, distribution, statistical distribution, genetic map, kinship system, lattice, living arrangement, ontology, calendar
Derived forms verb systemise1, verb systemize1
6. system(n = noun.body) - a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; "the body has a system of organs for digestion"
is a kind of body part
has particulars: articulatory system, digestive system, gastrointestinal system, systema alimentarium, systema digestorium, endocrine system, venation, venous blood system, immune system, integumentary system, res, reticuloendothelial system, mononuclear phagocyte system, mps, system of macrophages, muscle system, muscular structure, musculature, musculoskeletal system, nervous system, systema nervosum, central nervous system, cns, systema nervosum centrale, peripheral nervous system, systema nervosum periphericum, genital system, reproductive system, apparatus urogenitalis, genitourinary apparatus, genitourinary system, systema urogenitale, urinary apparatus, urinary system, urogenital apparatus, urogenital system, respiratory system, systema respiratorium, sensory system, tract, vascular system, frame, skeletal system, skeleton, systema skeletale
7. system(n = noun.cognition) - a procedure or process for obtaining an objective; "they had to devise a system that did not depend on cooperation"
is a kind of plan of action
has particulars: credit system, legal system, pricing system, promotion system
8. system(n = noun.body) - the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole; "exercise helped him get the alcohol out of his system"
is a kind of live body
9. system(n = noun.attribute) organisation, organization - an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized; "his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality"; "we can't do it unless we establish some system around here"
is a kind of methodicalness, orderliness
Derived forms adjective systematic1, verb systemise1, verb systemize1
1. An assemblage of objects arranged in regular subordination, or after some distinct method, usually logical or scientific; a complete whole of objects related by some common law, principle, or end; a complete exhibition of essential principles or facts, arranged in a rational dependence or connection; a regular union of principles or parts forming one entire thing; as, a system of philosophy; a system of government; a system of divinity; a system of botany or chemistry; a military system; the solar system. [1913 Webster]
"The best way to learn any science, is to begin with a regular system, or a short and plain scheme of that science well drawn up into a narrow compass." [1913 Webster]
2. Hence, the whole scheme of created things regarded as forming one complete plan of whole; the universe. Boyle. [1913 Webster]
3. Regular method or order; formal arrangement; plan; as, to have a system in one's business. [1913 Webster]
4. The collection of staves which form a full score. See Score,
5. An assemblage of parts or organs, either in animal or plant, essential to the performance of some particular function or functions which as a rule are of greater complexity than those manifested by a single organ; as, the capillary system, the muscular system, the digestive system, etc.; hence, the whole body as a functional unity. [1913 Webster]
6. One of the stellate or irregular clusters of intimately united zooids which are imbedded in, or scattered over, the surface of the common tissue of many compound ascidians. [1913 Webster]
system, n.
1 a complex whole; a set of connected things or parts; an organized body of material or immaterial things.
2 a set of devices (e.g. pulleys) functioning together.
3 Physiol. a a set of organs in the body with a common structure or function (the digestive system). b the human or animal body as a whole.
4 a method; considered principles of procedure or classification. b classification.
5 orderliness.
6 a a body of theory or practice relating to or prescribing a particular form of government, religion, etc. b (prec. by the) the prevailing political or social order, esp. regarded as oppressive and intransigent.
7 a method of choosing one's procedure in gambling etc.
8 Computing a group of related hardware units or programs or both, esp. when dedicated to a single application.
9 one of seven general types of crystal structure.
10 a major group of geological strata (the Devonian system).
11 Physics a group of associated bodies moving under mutual gravitation etc.
12 Mus. the braced staves of a score.
Idiom:
get a thing out of one's system colloq. be rid of a preoccupation or anxiety. systems analysis the analysis of a complex process or operation in order to improve its efficiency, esp. by applying a computer system.
Derivative:
systemless adj.
Etymology:
F syst{egrave}me or LL systema f. Gk sustema -atos (as SYN-, histemi set up)
N plan, scheme, design, project, proposal, proposition, suggestion, resolution, motion, precaution, deep- laid plan, system, organization, germ, sketch, skeleton, outline, draught, draft, ebauche, brouillon, rough cast, rough draft, draught copy, copy, proof, revise, drawing, scheme, schematic, graphic, chart, flow chart (representation), forecast, program, programme, prospectus, carte du pays, card, bill, protocol, order of the day, list of agenda, bill of fare, base of operations, platform, plank, slate, ticket, role, policy, contrivance, invention, expedient, receipt, nostrum, artifice, device, pipelaying, stratagem, trick, alternative, loophole, shift, last shift, measure, step, stroke, stroke of policy, master stroke, trump card, court card, cheval de bataille, great gun, coup, coup d'etat, clever stroke, bold stroke, good move, good hit, good stroke, bright thought, bright idea, intrigue, cabal, plot, conspiracy, complot, machination, subplot, underplot, counterplot, schemer, schemist, schematist, strategist, machinator, projector, artist, promoter, designer, conspirator, intrigant, planned, strategic, strategical, planning, prepared, in course of preparation, under consideration, on the tapis, on the carpet, on the floor.
N order, regularity, uniformity, symmetry, lucidus ordo, music of the spheres, gradation, progression, series, subordination, course, even tenor, routine, method, disposition, arrangement, array, system, economy, discipline orderliness, rank, place, orderly, regular, in order, in trim, in apple-pie order, in its proper place, neat, tidy, en regle, well regulated, correct, methodical, uniform, symmetrical, shipshape, businesslike, systematic, unconfused &c (confuse), arranged, in order, methodically, in turn, in its turn, by steps, step by step, by regular steps, by regular gradations, by regular stages, by regular intervals, seriatim, systematically, by clockwork, gradatim, at stated periods, natura non facit saltum, order is heaven's first law, order from disorder sprung, ordo est parium dispariumque rerum sua loca tribue.
N frequency, oftness, oftenness, commonness, repetition, normality, example (conformity), routine, custom (habit), regularity, uniformity, constancy, clock-work precision, punctuality, even tenor, system, routine, formula, rule, keynote, standard, model, precedent, conformity, frequent, many times, not rare, thickcoming, incessant, perpetual, continual, steady, constant, thick, uniform, repeated, customary, (habit), regular (normal), according to rule, common, everyday, usual, ordinary, familiar, old-hat, boring, well-known, trivial, often, oft, ofttimes, oftentimes, frequently, repeatedly, unseldom, not unfrequently, in quick succession, in rapid succession, many a time and oft, daily, hourly, every day, every hour, every moment, perpetually, continually, constantly, incessantly, without ceasing, at all times, daily and hourly, night and day, day and night, day after day, morning noon and night, ever anon, invariably (habit), most often, commonly, sometimes, occasionally, at times, now and then, from time to time, there being times when, toties quoties, often enough, when the mood strikes, again and again.
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