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systems

 

[ ˈsɪstəmz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

operating

Systems refer to a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole. It can also refer to a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done, organized, or controlled.

Synonyms

arrangement, organization, structure

Examples of usage

  • The solar system consists of the sun, planets, and other celestial bodies.
  • Our company has implemented a new system for tracking inventory.
  • The nervous system is responsible for transmitting signals throughout the body.
Context #2 | Noun

computer

In computing, systems refer to a collection of components working together to perform a specific task. It can include both hardware and software components.

Synonyms

framework, network, platform

Examples of usage

  • The operating system controls the basic functions of a computer.
  • Our IT department is responsible for maintaining the network systems.
  • Many businesses use customer relationship management systems to manage interactions with customers.
Context #3 | Noun

ecological

In ecology, systems refer to interconnected elements forming a complex whole, such as an ecosystem or a food chain.

Synonyms

network, structure, web

Examples of usage

  • The coral reef ecosystem is a delicate system that is easily disrupted.
  • Changes in one part of the system can have far-reaching effects on the entire ecosystem.
  • The predator-prey relationship is a fundamental component of the ecological system.

Translations

Translations of the word "systems" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sistemas

🇮🇳 प्रणालियाँ

🇩🇪 Systeme

🇮🇩 sistem

🇺🇦 системи

🇵🇱 systemy

🇯🇵 システム

🇫🇷 systèmes

🇪🇸 sistemas

🇹🇷 sistemler

🇰🇷 시스템

🇸🇦 أنظمة

🇨🇿 systémy

🇸🇰 systémy

🇨🇳 系统

🇸🇮 sistemi

🇮🇸 kerfi

🇰🇿 жүйелер

🇬🇪 სისტემები

🇦🇿 sistemlər

🇲🇽 sistemas

Etymology

The word 'system' originated from the Late Latin word 'systema', which in turn came from the Greek word 'sustema' meaning 'organized whole'. The concept of systems has been studied and applied in various fields, including mathematics, biology, and engineering. The modern usage of the word encompasses a wide range of interconnected elements working together to achieve a specific purpose.

See also: systematic, systematically, systematics, systematization, systematize, systemic, unsystematic.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #399, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.