Definition of System

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system
n. combination of related things or parts that form a complex whole; body of an animal or human considered as a whole; set of principles or ideas; method, procedure; organization, orderliness

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System Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

BTS Transportation Expressions
System
Total operations of a carrier or carrier grouping including both domestic and international operations. (BTS5) (BTS6)

eng-iso
System
A group of interdependent processes and people that together perform a common mission.


System Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

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system

availability reliability reverse engineering serviceability Reliability, Availability, Serviceability 

1. The supervisor program or operating system on a computer.
2. The entire computer system, including input/output devices, the supervisor program or operating system and possibly other software.
3. Any large program.
4. Any method or algorithm.
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Jargon File
system
n. 1. The supervisor program or OS on a computer. 2. The entire computer system, including input/output devices, the supervisor program or OS, and possibly other software. 3. Any large-scale program. 4. Any method or algorithm. 5. `System hacker': one who hacks the system (in senses 1 and 2 only; for sense 3 one mentions the particular program: e.g., `LISP hacker')

JDK Doc(JAVA)
SYSTEM
- Static variable in interface javax.swing.text.html.parser.DTDConstants 
public static final int SYSTEM

Microsoft Windows Task List Programs Glossary by SRP
System
N/A
(Microsoft)
Windows NT4/2000/XP only. A collective name for all operating system kernel threads.
Recommendation :
The Operating System !! Leave alone.

PHP Functions (4.3.2)
system
(PHP 3, PHP 4 )
system -- Execute an external program and display output
string system ( string command [, int return_var])
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System Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries

DOD Dictionary of Military Terms
system
A functionally, physically, and/or behaviorally related group of regularly interacting or interdependent elements; that group of elements forming a unified whole. (JP 3-0)
  


System Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
System
(n.)
The collection of staves which form a full score. See Score, n.
  
(n.)
Regular method or order; formal arrangement; plan; as, to have a system in one's business.
  
(n.)
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.
  
(n.)
Hence, the whole scheme of created things regarded as forming one complete plan of whole; the universe.
  
(n.)
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.
  
(n.)
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.
  

WordNet 2.0
system

Noun
1. a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole; "a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going"
(synonym) scheme
(hypernym) group, grouping
(hyponym) language system
(part-meronym) hierarchy
2. 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"
(hypernym) instrumentality, instrumentation
(hyponym) audio system, sound system
(part-meronym) infrastructure, substructure
3. 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"
(synonym) system of rules
(hypernym) method
(hyponym) accounting
4. a procedure or process for obtaining an objective; "they had to devise a system that did not depend on cooperation"
(hypernym) plan of action
(hyponym) credit system
5. a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts; "the body has a system of organs for digestion"
(hypernym) body part
(hyponym) articulatory system
6. 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"
(synonym) arrangement, organization, organisation
(hypernym) structure
(hyponym) classification system
(derivation) systematize, systematise, systemize, systemise
7. (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"
(hypernym) substance, matter
(classification) physical chemistry
8. the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole; "exercise helped him get the alcohol out of his system"
(hypernym) live body
9. 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"
(synonym) organization, organisation
(hypernym) orderliness, methodicalness
(derivation) systematize, systematise, systemize, systemise

hEnglish - advanced version
system

system
\sys"tem\ (?), n. [l. systema, gr. &?;, fr. &?; to place together; sy`n with + &?; to place: cf. f. système. see stand.]
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. 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. watts.
2. hence, the whole scheme of created things regarded as forming one complete plan of whole; the universe. "the great system of the world."
3. regular method or order; formal arrangement; plan; as, to have a system in one's business.
4. (mus.) the collection of staves which form a full score. see score, n.
5. (biol.) 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.
6. (zo?l.) 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.


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Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1
system
system folder (on Mac): comhad an chórais ???
systems programmers: cláreagraithe córais

JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary
Cyhyraeth
Cyhyraeth = n. mutual system

Des
Des = n. system, order, rule

Giau
Giau = n. system of the nerves

Gieuedd
Gieuedd = n. nervous system

Python
Python = n. system of the world

Seroliaeth
Seroliaeth = n. the starry system

Seron
Seron = n. the starry system

Silliadaeth
Silliadaeth, Sillyddiaeth = n. a syllabic system

Trefn
Trefn = n. system, order, method

Trefniant
Trefniant = n. system, regulation


System Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

EIA Energy Glossary
System (electric)
Physically connected generation, transmission, and distribution facilities operated as an integrated unit under one central management or operating supervision.

System (gas)
An interconnected network of pipes, valves, meters, storage facilities, and auxiliary equipment used in the transportation, storage, and/or distribution of natural gas or commingled natural and supplemental gas.

Aviation - English - Spintra.com
System.
Applied to measurements, means the best value that the system can determine.

Energy Glossary
SYSTEM
A combination of equipment and/or controls, accessories, interconnecting means and terminal elements by which energy is transformed to perform a specific function, such as climate control, service water heating, or lighting. [See California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Section 2-5302]

Dictionary of Automotive Terms

Telecommunication Standard Terms
system
1. Any organized assembly of resources and procedures united and regulated by interaction or interdependence to accomplish a set of specific functions. [JP1] 2. A collection of personnel, equipment, and methods organized to accomplish a set of specific functions. (188 )

Abbreviation Airbus A340
SYS
System

Technical English by wpv
SYSTEM
A series of ducts, conduits, elbows, branch piping, etc. designed to guide the flow of air, gas or vapor to and from one or more locations. A fan provides the necessary energy to overcome the resistance to flow of the system and causes air or gas flow through the system. Some components of a typical system are louvers, grilles, diffusers, filters, heating and cooling coils, air pollution control devices, burner assemblies, volume flow control dampers, mixing boxes, sound attenuators, the ductwork and related fittings.

Physical Geography Terms and Meanings
System
A system is a set of interrelated components working together towards some kind of process.

General Chemistry Glossary
system
Compare with surroundings .In thermodynamics, the system is the part of the universe that is of interest.

Web Dictionary of Cybernetics and Systems
System
1) a set of variables selected by an observer . (Ashby, 1960)
2) Usually three distinctions are made: 1. An observed object. 2. A perception of an observed object. This will be different for different observers. 3. A model or representation of a perceived object. A single observer can construct more than one model or representation of a single object. Some people assume that 1. and 2. are the same. This assumption can lead to difficulties in communication. Usually the term "system" is used to refer to either 1. or 2. "Model" usually refers to 3. Ashby used the terms machine ," "system," and "model" in that order for the three distinctions. (Umpleby )
3) a set or arrangement of entities so related or connected so as to form a unity or organic whole. (Iberall)
4) Any definable set of components. (Maturana and Varela, 1979)
Any portion of the material universe which we choose to separate in thought from the rest of the universe for the purpose of considering and discussing the various changes which may occur within it under various conditions is called a system. (J. W. Gibbs, from his biography by Muriel Rukeyser, page 445)
(1) A set of variables selected by an observer (Ashby) together with the constraints across variables he either discovers, hypothesises or prefers. Inasmuch as the variables of a system may represent (see representation ) the components of a complex machine, an organism or a social institution and a constraint is the logical complement of a relation, an equivalent definition of system is that (2) it represents a set of components together with the relations connecting them to form a whole unity. Unlikee in general systems theory, in cybernetics , a system is an observer's construct. If it describes, simulates or predicts a portion of his environments it may be regarded as a model of that portion (see reconstructability ). The model and the modelled "world" share the same organization but because of their different material realizations they are likely to differ in structure. Cybernetics starts with investigating all possible systems and then inquires why certain systems are not materially realized, or it asks why certain conceivable behaviors are not followed. Systems neither exist independent of an observer nor imply a purpose. (Krippendorff )

RF Electronics
System
A logical collection of computers, peripherals, software, service routines, accounting and control procedures, terminals, and end-users organized to accomplish a set of specific functions. Generally, systems may include networks, but only to the limited degree that these networks connect users directly to system resources.


System Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries

English-Latin Online Dictionary
system
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Glossary of Kant's Technical Terms
system
a set of basic facts or arguments (called 'elements') arranged according to the order of their logical relationships, as determined by the architectonic patterns of reason. Kant's Critical philosophy is a System made up of three subordinate systems, each defined by a distinct standpoint, and each made up of the same four perspectives.


System Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries

English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan
System
torektra

English - Klingon
system
n. pat

star system
n. Hovtay'

transporter system
n. jolpat


System Definition from Social Science Dictionaries & Glossaries

Learning, Performance and Training Definitions
system
A regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole toward the achievement of a goal.


System Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

The Glossary of the American Council on Science and Health
system
Primarily, any means, group of interrelated methods functioning together, or institution that involves following fixed rules.


System Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
System
System (from Latin systēma, in turn from Greek  systēma) is a set of entities, real or abstract, where each entity interacts with, or is related to, at least one other entity.

There are natural and man-made (designed) systems. Natural systems may not have an apparent objective. Man-made systems normally have purpose, objectives. They are “designed to work as a coherent entity”. Any object which is not part of that system is part of the system environment. Systems usually interact also with some objects in their environment, by means of some of their components.


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