systems
word · lemma: system
/ˈsɪstəmz/
SIS-tuhmz
/sˈɪstəmz/
SIS-tuhmz
Definition
A system is a set of connected parts that work together in an organized way. It can refer to technology, the body, methods, or social and institutional structures.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in technical, academic, and everyday contexts. Common collocations include 'computer systems', 'support system', 'school system', and 'nervous system'. 'System' often suggests order and structure, while 'method' is more about a way of doing something.
Spanish: sistemasPortuguese (BR): sistemasPortuguese (PT): sistemasChinese (Simplified): 系统Chinese (Traditional): 系統Hindi: प्रणालियाँ - तंत्रArabic: أنظمة - نُظُمBengali: সিস্টেমসমূহ - ব্যবস্থাসমূহRussian: системыJapanese: システムVietnamese: hệ thốngKorean: 시스템Turkish: sistemlerUrdu: نظامات - سسٹمزIndonesian: sistem
Example Sentences
We need better systems in place before we grow any faster.
natural
Their payment systems were down all morning.
natural
Our school has new computer systems.
basic
The human body has many systems.
basic
These systems help the company work better.
basic
A lot of old systems just can't handle that much data.
natural