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system

/ˈsɪstəm/
sys · tem ˈsɪs · təm
English Definition
n. a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole
中文释义
系统
Significado en Español
sistema
한국어 뜻
시스템, 체계
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hệ thống
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Example Sentence

The school uses a new grading system.

这所学校使用一套新的评分系统。

Synonyms
structure network mechanism
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “system”:

  1. A network
  2. B chaos
  3. C disorder
  4. D disarray
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A — network. “system” means n. a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The city built a new ______ of roads to reduce the very heavy traffic.

  1. A rumor
  2. B system
  3. C flavor
  4. D sound
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B — system. “system” means n. a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole

Common questions about “system”

What does “system” mean?

system — n. a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole. In Chinese: 系统.

How do you pronounce “system”?

system is pronounced /ˈsɪstəm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sys · tem.

How do you use “system” in a sentence?

The school uses a new grading system. (这所学校使用一套新的评分系统。)

What are synonyms for “system”?

structure, network, mechanism — all close in meaning to system (n. a set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole).

Is “system” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. system appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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