English Dictionary
Definition system in British English
system nounWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
nounWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈsɪstəm/
Example
the capital's inadequate public transport system
Synonyms and related words
Example
First, check that the circulatory system is working properly.
2
a method of organizing or doing things
Example
a legal/educational/political system
Example
a two-party/multiparty system
Example
They are introducing a very sophisticated system for delivering information.
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a democratic system of government
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content management system (noun)
digestive system (noun)
early warning (noun)
end system (noun)
expert system (noun)
fast-roping (noun)
get someone/something out of your system (phrase)
honor system (noun)
immune system (noun)
intermediate system (noun)
legacy system (noun)
legal system (noun)
life support system (noun)
open system (noun)
operating system (noun)
peripheral nervous system (noun)
play the system (phrase)
public-address system (noun)
solar system (noun)
sound system (noun)
stereo system (noun)
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system disk (noun)
system operator (noun)
system software (noun)
the metric system (noun)
the nervous system (noun)
work the system (phrase)