system

[ˈsɪstəm]

Definition:
1. A group of things, pieces of equipment, etc. that are connected or work together.
2. A complex of methods or rules governing behavior.
3. A set of devices powered by electricity, for example a computer or an alarm.

Use 'system' in a sentence:

1. It's a system that works wonderfully well.
2. The system ran like a well-oiled machine.
3. This system has much to recommend it.
4. Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system.
5. The system has been in operation for six months.
6. Corruption is endemic in the system.
7. The system is not 100 per cent foolproof.
8. People need to be satisfied of the need for a new system.
9. We are trying to assess how well the system works.
10. Basically the system ought to have worked.
11. Trust is implicit in the system.
12. The new system expanded the role of family doctors.
13. A new computer system has been installed at a cost of £ 80 000.
14. Japan is a highly competitive market system.
15. This is the one major drawback of the new system.
16. There are no significant differences between the education systems of the two countries.
17. The system was state of the art.
18. The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time.
19. This system helps speed up access times.
20. The whole system is inefficient and corrupt.
21. The success of the system is not in doubt.
22. The system is open to abuse.
23. Our first task is to set up a communications system.
24. Mr. President, you're aware of the system.
25. Each language has a different vowel system.
26. Can you explain how the email system works?
27. The system is going down in ten minutes.
28. Our first task will be to set up a communications system.
29. He had slept for over fourteen hours, and his system seemed to have recuperated admirably.
30. Every part of the system has a backup.
31. Your duties will include setting up a new computer system.
32. Installation of the new system will take several days.
33. The system is unable to log you on.
34. I was very angry with him, but now I feel I've got it out of my system.
35. Europe's monetary system is falling apart.
36. It will take a while for the drug to work out of your system.
37. The system was introduced on a trial basis for one month.
38. There were calls for major changes to the welfare system.
39. The new system was tried and found wanting.
40. We have had to adapt quickly to the new system.
41. The telephone system has broken down.
42. There are bound to be changes when the new system is introduced.
43. The present system of funding for higher education is unsatisfactory.
44. Our system is probably new to you.
45. Viruses tend to be good at surviving when a computer system crashes.
46. This system sets the pattern for others to follow.
47. Initially, the system worked well.
48. Our system should be up by this afternoon.
49. These gases would seriously damage the patient's respiratory system.
50. By that time the new system should be up and running.
51. A new system has been devised to control traffic in the city.
52. The new computer system comes on stream next month.
53. The new system is the focus of controversy.
54. There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system.
55. Their education system is useless.
56. The system was down all morning.
57. This command will invoke the HELP system.
58. He played a major role in setting up the system.
59. There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
60. The system produced enough energy to heat several thousand homes.
61. Their legal system parallels our own.