System

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪs.təm/ Explain

A system is a set of objects that work together. One example of a system is a computer system.

A computer system is a collection of hardware and software. The hardware usually includes a CPU (central processing unit), memory, and a disk drive. The software usually includes BIOS, an operating system, and application software.

A linear system is a set of linear objects that when taken together; define the solution(s) of the system.

References

1. McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, system. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 174. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book

Educator Resources

• Systems. NASA Connect. 2/18/2010. http://www.archive.org/details/NasaConnect-Ve-Systems/index.htm.

Cite this article as:

McAdams, David E. System. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. http://www.allmathwords.org/en/s/system.html.

Revision History

12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (McAdams, David E.)
12/10/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup. (McAdams, David E.)
8/7/2018: Changed vocabulary links to WORDLINK format. (McAdams, David E.)
9/15/2008: Added 'More Information'. (McAdams, David E.)
6/7/2008: Corrected spelling. (McAdams, David E.)
7/12/2007: Initial version. (McAdams, David E.)