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system

[sis-tuhm] / ˈsɪs təm /
NOUN
order, whole
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement organization rule scheme structure
STRONG
classification combination complex conformity coordination entity ideology integral orderliness philosophy regularity setup sum theory totality
WEAK
fixed order frame of reference integrate logical order red tape
Antonyms
STRONG
fraction part
WEAK
cog disorder disorganization
NOUN
method, plan
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrangement operation policy practice procedure process scheme strategy structure technique
STRONG
artifice custom fashion manner methodicalness methodology mode orderliness pattern proceeding regularity routine systematization tactics theory usage way wise
WEAK
course of action definite plan logical process modus modus operandi orderly process systematic process
Antonyms
STRONG
reality
WEAK
cog disorder disorganization part

Example Sentences

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Under California’s nonpartisan primary system, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election in November.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Other campaigners have welcomed Tuesday's announcement, but repeated their calls for wider reforms to the system.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

It isn’t just health insurance premiums that increase because of this system.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The one that appears alongside onion petals, Monte Cristos and a molten chocolate lava cake that arrives under a small weather system of powdered sugar.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

I climb in the front, and he talks me through inputting the address into the navigation system.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko