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system

(1) A group of related components that interact to perform a task.

(2) A "computer system" is made up of the CPU, operating system and peripheral devices. All desktop computers, laptop computers, network servers, minicomputers and mainframes are computer systems. Most references to "computer" imply the "computer system." See computer system.

(3) An "information system" is a business application made up of the database, the data entry, update, query and report programs as well as manual and machine procedures. Order processing systems, payroll systems, inventory systems and accounts payable systems are examples of "information systems." See information system.

(4) "The system" often refers to the operating system, the master control program that runs the computer. See operating system.

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system

1. an organism considered as a functioning entity

2. any of various bodily parts or structures that are anatomically or physiologically related

3. any assembly of electronic, electrical, or mechanical components with interdependent functions, usually forming a self-contained unit

4. Astron a group of celestial bodies that are associated as a result of natural laws, esp gravitational attraction

5. Chem a sample of matter in which there are one or more substances in one or more phases

6. Mineralogy one of a group of divisions into which crystals may be placed on the basis of the lengths and inclinations of their axes

7. Geology a stratigraphical unit for the rock strata formed during a period of geological time. It can be subdivided into series

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system [′sis·təm]

(electronics)

A combination of two or more sets generally physically separated when in operation, and such other assemblies, subassemblies, and parts necessary to perform an operational function or functions.

(engineering)

A combination of several pieces of equipment integrated to perform a specific function; thus a fire control system may include a tracking radar, computer, and gun.

(geology)

A major time-stratigraphic unit of worldwide significance, representing the basic unit of Phanerozic rocks.

A group of related structures, such as joints.

A chronostratigraphic unit, below erathem and above series.

(physics)

A region in space or a portion of matter that has a certain amount of one or more substances, ordered in one or more phases.

(science and technology)

A method of organizing entities or terms; in particular, organizing such entities into a larger aggregate.

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1.		system - The supervisor program or operating system on a computer.
2.		system - The entire computer system, including input/output devices, the supervisor program or operating system and possibly other software.
3.		system - Any large program.
4.		system - Any method or algorithm.