system

noun
UK: /ˈsɪstəm/
US: /ˈsɪstəm/

  1. A set of connected things or parts working together.

    1. The school system is very good in this area. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our solar system consists of the sun and planets orbiting it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A way of doing things; a method or procedure.

    1. We need a better system for tracking orders [ ] [ ]
    2. The company has a system in place for dealing with complaints. [ ] [ ]

  3. The body as a functioning whole.

    1. The disease affects the nervous system. [ ] [ ]
    2. Lack of sleep can weaken your immune system considerably. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

method scheme organization approach arrangement procedure network
system transitive-verb

  1. To organize something into a system.

    1. They systemize their work for better performance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new software systemized the company's entire workflow process. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "system" in English means: A set of connected things or parts working together., A way of doing things; a method or procedure., The body as a functioning whole..

The phonetic transcription of "system" is /ˈsɪstəm/ in British English and /ˈsɪstəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "system": method, scheme, organization, approach, arrangement, procedure, network.

Example usage of "system": "The school system is very good in this area.". More examples on the page.