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system

system

Meaning of system

a set of connected parts working together

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British English/ˈsɪstəm/
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system with German translation

system usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The new system is easier to use.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Our payment system is down today.

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system belongs to the topic "Top 1000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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system synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between system / apparatus / mechanism / network / structure / framework

A
🇬🇧English
apparatus

a set of connected parts, especially a technical machine or tool

B1Rarely

The laboratory apparatus must be cleaned after use.

🇬🇧English

the working parts of a machine, or the way something works or happens

B1Often

The mechanism opens the door automatically.

🇬🇧English

a group of connected people, places, or things; often more spread out than a system

B1Very Often

The company has a large network of offices.

🇬🇧English

the way parts are arranged and connected; may focus on form rather than function

B1Very Often

The structure of the building is very strong.

🇬🇧English

a basic supporting structure or set of ideas that something is built on

B1Often

The project works within a legal framework.

🇬🇧English

a planned system or arrangement, often for a specific purpose

B1Often

The government launched a new housing scheme.

🇬🇧English

the way something is arranged or organized, often informally

B1Very Often

The computer setup is easy to use.

🇬🇧English

the way parts, people, or activities are arranged and managed

B1Very Often

The organization of the meeting was excellent.

🇬🇧English

a way of doing something, especially a planned or effective one

B1Very Often

We need a better method for solving this problem.

🇬🇧English

the way things are placed or organized, or an agreement between people

B1Very Often

The room arrangement makes it easy to move around.

🇬🇧English

a simplified representation or example of how something is organized or works

B1Very Often

This model explains how the economy works.

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How to pronounce system and what this word means

system means system. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce system

/ˈsɪstəm/

system translation

system

system examples

The new system is easier to use.

system transcription

/ˈsɪstəm/, /ˈsɪstəm/

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system meaning: what does it mean?

a set of connected parts working together

system pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

system is pronounced as /ˈsɪstəm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

system definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The new system is easier to use. Translation: Новая система проще в использовании.

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