system (n)

n04377057

type n
lex_filenum 06
def instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
examples he bought a new stereo system
the system consists of a motor and a small computer
Outgoing links
Hypernym instrumentality, instrumentation
Hyponym audio system, sound system; communication system; computer system, computing system, automatic data processing system, ADP system, ADPS; containment; control system; data system, information system; drainage system; exhaust, exhaust system; explosive detection system, EDS; explosive trace detection, ETD; guidance system, guidance device; hookup, assemblage; inertial guidance system, inertial navigation system; lockage; maze, labyrinth; mechanical system; navigational system; network, electronic network; network; propulsion system; resonator; scaffolding, staging; security system; selsyn, synchro; shipboard system; solar thermal system; sprinkler system; synchromesh
Part meronym infrastructure, substructure; module
Incoming links
Hypernym audio system, sound system; communication system; computer system, computing system, automatic data processing system, ADP system, ADPS; containment; control system; data system, information system; drainage system; exhaust, exhaust system; explosive detection system, EDS; explosive trace detection, ETD; guidance system, guidance device; hookup, assemblage; inertial guidance system, inertial navigation system; lockage; maze, labyrinth; mechanical system; navigational system; network, electronic network; network; propulsion system; resonator; scaffolding, staging; security system; selsyn, synchro; shipboard system; solar thermal system; sprinkler system; synchromesh
Part holonym infrastructure, substructure; module
Hyponym instrumentality, instrumentation

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