#system.instrumentality__unit instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the unit consists of a motor and a small computer"
supertype: #instrumentality__instrumentation an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
part: #substructure #module
subtype: #audio_system__audiosystem__sound_system__soundsystem a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound
subtype: #recording_system__recordingsystem audio system for recoding sound
subtype: #reproducer an audio system that can reproduce and amplify signals to produce sound
subtype: #hi-fi__high_fidelity_sound_system equipment for the reproduction of sound with high fidelity
subtype: #stereo_system__stereo__stereophonic_system reproducer in which two microphones feed two or more loudspeakers to give a three-dimensional effect to the sound
subtype: #ghetto_blaster (informal) a portable stereo
subtype: #quadraphony__quadraphonic_system__quadriphonic_system a stereophonic sound recording or reproducing system system using four separate channels
subtype: #communication_system__communicationsystem a system for communicating
subtype: #ground_control a communication system for sending continuous radio messages to an airplane pilot who is making a ground-controlled approach to landing
subtype: #intercommunication_system__intercom a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etc
subtype: #interphone a telephonic intercommunication system linking different rooms in a building or ship etc
subtype: #public_address_system__PA_system__PA an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas
subtype: #radio__wireless a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
subtype: #wireless_telegraph__radiotelegraph__radiotelegraphy__wireless_telegraphy the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)
subtype: #radio_link__radiolink__link a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network
subtype: #walkie-talkie__walky-talky__walkytalky small portable radio link (receiver and transmitter)
subtype: #telecommunication_system__telecommunicationsystem__telecommunication_equipment__telecommunicationequipment a communication system for communicating at a distance
subtype: #television_system__television a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points
subtype: #cable_television_service__cable__cable_television__cabletelevision__cable_system__cablesystem a television system transmitted over cables
subtype: #closed-circuit_television a television system that is not used for broadcasting but is connected by cables to designated monitors (as in a factory or theater)
subtype: #surveillance_system a closed-circuit television system used to maintain close observation of a person or group
subtype: #color_television_system__color_television__colortelevision__colour_television__colour_television_system__color_TV__colour_TV a television that transmits images in color
subtype: #field-sequential_color_television_system__field-sequential_color_television__field-sequential_color_TV__field-sequential_color_TV_system an early form of color TV in which successive fields are scanned in three primary colors
subtype: #telephone_system__telephonesystem__phone_system__phonesystem a communication system that transmits sound between distant points
subtype: #MEDLINE the computer-based telephone system of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that provides rapid linkage to MEDLARS
subtype: #computer_system__computing_system__computingsystem__automatic_data_processing_system__ADP_system__ADPS a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage
subtype: #platform.computer_system the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system
subtype: #control_system__controlsystem a system for controlling the operation of another system
subtype: #servo__servomechanism__servosystem control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
subtype: #data_system__information_system__informationsystem system consisting of the network of all communication channels used within an organization
subtype: #NASDAQ a computerized data system to provide brokers with price quotations for securities traded over the counter; National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations
subtype: #drainage_system a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water
subtype: #exhaust_system__exhaustsystem__exhaust system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
subtype: #hookup.system__assemblage a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose
subtype: #inertial_guidance_system__inertial_navigation_system a system to control a plane or spacecraft; uses inertial forces
subtype: #lockage.system a system of locks in a canal or waterway
subtype: #labyrinth__maze complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
subtype: #mechanical_system a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles
subtype: #fuel_injection_system__fuel_injection mechanical system to inject atomized fuel directly into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine; avoids the need for a carburetor
subtype: #linkage.mechanical_system a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion
subtype: #pressure-feed_lubricating_system__lubricating_system__lubricatingsystem__force-feed_lubricating_system__force_feed__forcefeed__pressure_feed mechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings
subtype: #production_line__assembly_line__line mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
subtype: #suspension_system__suspension a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
subtype: #ventilation_system__ventilationsystem__ventilating_system__ventilatingsystem a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation"
subtype: #network__net__meshing__reticulation an interconnected or intersecting configuration or system of components; "there was a hole in the network where some of the strands were broken"; "he used a copper frame with copper meshing"
subtype: #computer_network (computer science) a network of computers
subtype: #backbone a computer network that connects other computer networks
subtype: #internet__cyberspace a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
subtype: #intranet a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software
subtype: #local_area_network__LAN a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices
subtype: #ethernet a type of networking technology for local area networks; originally developed by Xerox Corporation; coaxial cable carries radio frequency signals between computers at a rate of 10 megabits per second
subtype: #wide_area_network__WAN a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
subtype: #WWW__world_wide_web__web computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol
subtype: #early_warning_system__earlywarningsystem a network of radar installations designed to detect enemy missiles or aircraft while there is still time to intercept them
subtype: #reference_grid__referencegrid__grid a network of horizontal and vertical lines that provide coordinates for locating points on an image
subtype: #reseau a network of fine lines used by astronomers as a reference for measurements on star photographs
subtype: #reticle__graticule a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal plane of the eyepiece of an optical instrument
subtype: comms#TMN telecommunication management network
subtype: comms#telecom_network_object__telecomnetworkobject
subtype: comms#VPN (virtual) private network
subtype: comms#IBDN integrated building distribution network
subtype: comms#CTI computer telephony integration
subtype: comms#GSM group special mobile, global system mobile, cellular, mobile phone, pcs
subtype: comms#SS7 signaling system, ccs7, common channel signal
subtype: comms#SONET SDH
subtype: comms#wireless_network
subtype: comms#broadband_network__broadbandnetwork
subtype: #propulsion_system a system that provides a propelling or driving force
subtype: #resonator any system that resonates
subtype: #scaffolding a system of scaffolds
subtype: #shipboard_system__shipboardsystem a system designed to work as a coherent entity on board a naval ship
subtype: #anti-submarine_rocket a shipboard system to fire rockets at submarines
subtype: #basic_point_defense_missile_system__basicpointdefensemissilesystem a shipboard missile system
subtype: #naval_tactical_data_system a shipboard system for collecting and displaying tactical data
subtype: #ship-towed_long-range_acoustic_detection_system a shipboard system consisting of an acoustic detection system that is towed behind the ship
subtype: #surface-to-air_missile_system the shipboard system that fires missiles at aircraft
subtype: #target_acquisition_system a shipboard system for the detection and identification and location of a target with enough detail to permit effective weapon employment
subtype: #sprinkler_system__sprinklersystem a system for extinguishing fires; water from a network of overhead pipes is released through nozzles that open automatically with the rise in temperature
subtype: #synchromesh an automotive system for shifting gears in which the gears revolve at the same speed and so shift smoothly
subtype: pm#GPS__geo_positioning_system__geopositioningsystem
subtype: pm#air_conditioning_system__air_conditioning__airconditioning___air-con___air__air
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