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.
Example
a democratic system of government
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intermediate system (noun)
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open system (noun)
operating system (noun)
peripheral nervous system (noun)
play the system (phrase)
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sound system (noun)
stereo system (noun)
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system operator (noun)
system software (noun)
the metric system (noun)
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work the system (phrase)