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system A group of people working together to achieve a common goal, often in an organized manner. ■ "The cast of 'Friends' is a perfect example of a system - they work together seamlessly as a unit to entertain us week after week."
Circulatory A system of channels or vessels for the transportation of blood, lymph, and other fluids in the body. ■ "I need to get my circulatory system checked out, I can't seem to keep my heartbeat in sync."
digestive A system of organs that break down food and absorb nutrients into the bloodstream. ■ "After eating a big meal, my digestive system worked overtime to break down all those delicious calories."
Feudal A system of government and social organization in which land ownership is tied to military service. ■ The feudal system may seem outdated, but it's still alive and well in the world of fantasy literature.
Systemic Relating to or affecting the whole of a system, rather than just one part. ■ "The government implemented a systemic change in the tax system, which resulted in a huge decrease in corruption."
artery A narrow tube-like structure that carries blood through the body., Also known as a "blood vessel", "piping system" or "plumbing". ■ "I forgot to take my blood pressure medication, and now my arteries are clogged like a city's sewer system."
Cardiovascular A system of blood vessels and organs that supply oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells, while removing waste products such as carbon dioxide. ■ "I need to work out more often if I want to keep my cardiovascular system in tip-top shape."
Debian Linux2 A type of Linux operating system that is known for its stability, security, and flexibility. ■ "I use Debian Linux on my computer because it's the only operating system I can trust to not crash on me every other day."
democracy A system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives. It's a system where everyone has an equal say in how things are done. ■ "In a democracy, every voice counts! Even that of the dumbest and least qualified person. That's why we call it 'democracy', because it means 'rule by the majority of idiots'."
Implant A small, artificial device that is inserted into the body to replace or augment a missing or damaged part. ■ After losing her teeth in a car accident, Sarah decided to get dental implants to restore her smile. To put something into an electronic device or system, usually to install software or update firmware. ■ "I just implanted the new operating system on my computer," said John proudly., A person who has been successfully assimilated into a group or society, often with great effort and enthusiasm. ■ "You're an implant in this company," said the CEO to his new employee, "but we'll see if you can earn your place."
installation The act of putting something in place or setting it up for use. ■ John was in charge of the installation of the new computer system at the office. Unfortunately, he had no idea what he was doing and ended up installing the system backwards.
Intercom A communication system that uses electronic signals to transmit information between two or more devices. It is typically used in offices, schools, and other institutions. ■ "The intercom system at our school was so loud, I felt like I was living in a fishbowl. But when the principal used it to announce a surprise test, I realized that it could be pretty useful after all!"
irrigate To water plants or crops in a controlled manner, often using an irrigation system. ■ After years of trying to grow tomatoes in his garden, John finally decided to invest in an irrigation system and now his tomato plants are thriving.
account An imaginary bookkeeping system used to keep track of all your online purchases and debts, especially on social media platforms. ■ "I have a Twitter account that's solely dedicated to buying memes and retweeting funny jokes."
Aides A person who helps a person with a disability, especially in public life. ■ "I need an aide to help me navigate the subway system."
Alter To make a change, especially to something important. ■ After the customer complained about the long wait times at the bank, they decided to alter their business model by implementing an online banking system.
apartheid A system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa, which was in effect from 1948 to 1994. ■ "I can't believe my parents were actually a part of that apartheid regime."
Auxiliary An assistant or helper, usually a device used to supplement or assist in something. ■ "The auxiliary is an important part of the computer system. It helps the main CPU perform tasks more efficiently."
Axis A line of symmetry or balance around which a system revolves or a point on which an object rotates. ■ I'm not sure why I keep getting stuck at this axis of my car. It just doesn't feel aligned.
barter A system of exchanging goods or services without the use of money. ■ "I'll give you a case of beer if you mow my lawn," said John in his barter offer to his neighbor.
bowels A humorous term for the digestive system, often used to describe the stomach and intestines. ■ "I heard you had a terrible case of the bowels last night. Poor thing must have been feeling like a balloon animal."
categorized Adjective describing a system of organization that divides things into groups based on shared characteristics. ■ "She likes to keep her closet categorized by color, so she can easily find the perfect outfit for any occasion."
chaotic A state of complete disorder and confusion, characterized by randomness, disarray, and lack of organization or system. ■ "The cafeteria was chaotic during lunchtime with students running around, dropping food on the floor, and tripping over each other."
cipher A system or method for encoding and decoding messages, especially secret ones. ■ "I need to send my boss a confidential message, but I don't want her to know what it means. I'll just encrypt it using my cipher."
collapse An abrupt and sudden failure of a structure or system, often accompanied by loud crashes and thuds. ■ "The bridge collapsed during the construction process, leaving workers stranded on the other side."
controller A person who is in control of something, usually a device or system. ■ Mary was the controller of the remote, and she used it to change channels whenever her husband went to commercial breaks.
Cult A group of people who worship a particular leader or system of beliefs. ■ "The followers of this cult have been known to perform unusual rituals and sacrifices in the name of their leader."
cuneiform A writing system used by the ancient Sumerians, characterized by the use of wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets. ■ "I can't read cuneiform, but I love the way it looks like a bunch of wiggly lines."
dato A collection of data points that are used to make predictions about a system. ■ "I collected some dato on the weather patterns in my town and predicted it would rain tomorrow."
delete To remove something from a computer system or database. ■ John accidentally deleted all his important files. Now he regrets it!
democratic A system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives. ■ "In a democratic society, every voice matters. Even the stupid ones."
Design A plan or scheme for something, often involving the creation of a product or system. ■ "I have a design to make my boss laugh by telling him a terrible joke every day."
digit A number in a base-10 system, consisting of one or more digits from 0 to 9. ■ I need to remember my PIN: it's 1234. But I always get the digits mixed up!
disconnect To separate or detach something from a system, often in a sudden and violent way. ■ John accidentally disconnected his laptop from the power source while trying to make a phone call, leaving him without any electricity for hours.
disorders A collection of abnormalities that affect the normal functioning of an organism or system. ■ "I have a disorder with my memory. That's why I always forget important dates like birthdays and anniversaries."
Drainage The act of removing water or other fluids from a surface or area, typically through pipes or channels. ■ John's basement was flooded because the drainage system malfunctioned. He had to hire a plumber to fix it.
Ducts A system of pipes or channels that carries something, such as air or water. ■ "I need to clean out the ducts in my house before winter, or else I'll be breathing in moldy air all year long."
Dysfunctional A person, organization, or system that is completely broken and beyond repair. ■ The company's dysfunctional management team was so incompetent that they couldn't even make a decision about which direction to go in.
electoral A system of choosing political leaders through voting. But let's be real, no one actually reads the ballot. ■ I voted for the candidate who promised to bring back "British" spelling.
Engineered A product or system that is created through artificial means and intelligence. ■ "The engineer's solution to the broken elevator was to engineer a new one, but it broke too."
exchanges A system or arrangement for the exchange of goods, services, or information. ■ "I love going to the farmer's market every weekend to exchange fresh produce and homemade baked goods with my fellow farmers."
Executioner A person who carries out death sentences as part of the legal system. Often depicted with a hooded cloak and a guillotine. ■ "The executioner's job may be gruesome, but he takes pride in his precision."
Feedback A response given by a system, program, or user indicating the quality of its performance. ■ I asked my AI assistant for feedback on my dancing skills and it said I was a "two left feet"!
firepower A powerful weapon or system, often used for attacking enemies. ■ The general's firepower was so great that the enemy army ran away in fear.
grams A unit of weight in the metric system, equal to 0.02247 kilograms. ■ "She asked for her food in grams, but I couldn't understand why."
hackers A person who uses their technical skills to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network, often for the purpose of mischief or theft. ■ "I can't believe the hackers stole all my sensitive information!"
Highways The most hilarious and ridiculous system of transportation known to man. ■ "I can't believe I have to drive on these highways every day. It's like being stuck in a never-ending comedy show."
hub A central or controlling point, especially in a network or system. ■ John is the hub of our group, always bringing us together for fun and games.
Hydraulic An extremely complicated and confusing system or process, often involving water. ■ I spent hours trying to fix the hydraulic brakes on my car, but it's still leaking fluid. I think I need to hire a professional.
installed To put something in a permanent or official place. ■ I installed the new computer system in the office yesterday, and now my boss is always asking me to fix it.