system

Definition (noun): instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

Example: he bought a new stereo system

Definition (noun): instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

Example: the system consists of a motor and a small computer

Definition (noun): a group of independent but interrelated elements comprising a unified whole

Example: a vast system of production and distribution and consumption keep the country going

Definition (noun): (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium

Example: in a static system oil cannot be replaced by water on a surface

Definition (noun): (physical chemistry) a sample of matter in which substances in different phases are in equilibrium

Example: a system generating hydrogen peroxide

Definition (noun): a complex of methods or rules governing behavior

Example: they have to operate under a system they oppose

Definition (noun): a complex of methods or rules governing behavior

Example: that language has a complex system for indicating gender

Definition (noun): an organized structure for arranging or classifying

Example: he changed the arrangement of the topics

Definition (noun): an organized structure for arranging or classifying

Example: the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original

Definition (noun): an organized structure for arranging or classifying

Example: he tried to understand their system of classification

Definition (noun): a group of physiologically or anatomically related organs or parts

Example: the body has a system of organs for digestion

Definition (noun): a procedure or process for obtaining an objective

Example: they had to devise a system that did not depend on cooperation

Definition (noun): the living body considered as made up of interdependent components forming a unified whole

Example: exercise helped him get the alcohol out of his system

Definition (noun): an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized

Example: his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality

Definition (noun): an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized

Example: we can’t do it unless we establish some system around here