system
noun
an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole.
systems
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pluralof system.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But with many tankers turning off tracking systems or transferring cargoes between ships to minimize threats, other analysts are circumspect about just how much shipping has recovered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Such missiles are particularly costly to produce because of their sophisticated guidance systems and the construction materials needed to withstand extreme temperatures as they speed to earth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Mohan explained that Meta has built payment systems through Stripe’s Link agent wallet, which allows users to hide card information from merchants and AI systems.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
When materials undergo major changes, such as water boiling or a magnet losing its magnetism, very different systems can sometimes start behaving according to the same mathematical rules.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
How can educators and educational systems meet these needs?
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
