Definition for System (-s)

system (-s), n. [L. 'musical interval, the universe, body of the articles of faith' < Gk. 'organized, whole, government, constitution'.]

  1. Pattern; order; organization to enhance understanding.
  2. Assemblage; placement of things into a complete and regular whole.
  3. Proper arrangement; regular order of things.

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