metric system

A system of measurement that is simpler than the imperial system but Americans won't adopt not because they're stupid but because it's too much effort and no individual could make the whole country work with it

I wish we used the metric system, but what can we do about it?

by Mathman2028 June 9, 2023

System

a collection of linked hardware components, software, or both, particularly when used for a single purpose.

The new inventory management system simplifies supply ordering and tracking through a sophisticated hardware and software combination.

by Arminkshipper July 2, 2024

Reproductive system

What makes babies

Kid: what makes babies
Parent: the reproductive system

by UDaddict121 December 29, 2024

System

Abbreviation of popular metal band System of a Down.

Hey, have you heard of System?
What?
System of a Down!

by harrymason April 12, 2017

Halcyonic System

Any solar system orbiting an object that was once a main sequence star, but isn't anymore (i.e. black holes, white dwarves, red giants, magnetars, pulsars, etc.).

The solar system will become a halcyonic system as the Sun dies.

by An_Idot September 21, 2024

System

a group of staves connected by a brace in a musical score.

In the complex orchestral score, each system displayed the parts for multiple instruments, allowing the conductor to see how the melody, harmony, and rhythm fit together.

by Arminkshipper July 2, 2024

System of Record

An IT system which is the master system for the data that it owns and that is responsible for the full lifecycle of the data around it, and the processes around those data.

Customer Data is maintaining a big Database which is a System of Record.

by flyredeagle October 21, 2020