system (n.)instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity;
the system consists of a motor and a small computer
he bought a new stereo system
system (n.)a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole;
a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going
system (n.)(physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium;
a system generating hydrogen peroxide
in a static system oil cannot be replaced by water on a surface
system (n.)a complex of methods or rules governing behavior;
that language has a complex system for indicating gender
they have to operate under a system they oppose
Synonyms: system of rules
system (n.)an organized structure for arranging or classifying;
he tried to understand their system of classification
system (n.)a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts;
the body has a system of organs for digestion
system (n.)a procedure or process for obtaining an objective;
they had to devise a system that did not depend on cooperation
system (n.)the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole;
exercise helped him get the alcohol out of his system
system (n.)an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized;
we can't do it unless we establish some system around here
