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as in networks
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
the national highway system allows travel from one end of the country to the other the democratic system of checks and balances in government
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as in strategies
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
if you're going to wrap all these presents in one afternoon, you'll need a system
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as in methods
the means or procedure for doing something
not the best system perhaps, but it gets the job done
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Recent Examples of systems
Design engineer Callie Gillespie tells Robb Report that the craft features larger trim tab systems that deploy further downwards to create a wave that billows out from behind.
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Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This grant will be housed at George Mason University and focus on undergraduate and graduate research in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems security, secure cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure, next-generation wireless networks, and cybersecurity for smart manufacturing.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, unmanned systems and sensors could be leveraged to establish an effective monitoring system along the cease-fire lines.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Two years ago, Southwest Airlines experienced a meltdown with its systems during the holidays that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers.
—Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Students will also conduct research on hardware, software, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things devices and large-scale networks.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While many organizations do a decent job managing the resilience of their own systems, there is a black hole with regard to the impact that can be felt when vendors in their supply chain lack resilience or experience cyber issues.
—Jeffrey Wheatman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Audit your current systems to ensure your data from all channels—social, search, reviews and more—is unified and accessible.
—Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
This grant will be housed at George Mason University and focus on undergraduate and graduate research in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems security, secure cyber-physical systems and critical infrastructure, next-generation wireless networks, and cybersecurity for smart manufacturing.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Nonetheless, unmanned systems and sensors could be leveraged to establish an effective monitoring system along the cease-fire lines.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Two years ago, Southwest Airlines experienced a meltdown with its systems during the holidays that led to 16,900 flight cancellations and stranded 2 million passengers.
—Abhijith Ganapavaram and Utkarsh Shetti, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Students will also conduct research on hardware, software, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things devices and large-scale networks.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Students will conduct research and real-world applications using state-of-the-art cybersecurity testbeds, gaining experience and expertise in artificial intelligence, network security, and cyber-physical systems.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While many organizations do a decent job managing the resilience of their own systems, there is a black hole with regard to the impact that can be felt when vendors in their supply chain lack resilience or experience cyber issues.
—Jeffrey Wheatman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Audit your current systems to ensure your data from all channels—social, search, reviews and more—is unified and accessible.
—Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for systems
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Without standardized requirements for all businesses—including insurers—to disclose their climate risks and mitigation strategies, insurers lack critical insights into their climate risk exposure.Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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At the time, the film received backlash for promotional strategies that were considered tone-deaf, given the domestic violence plot line in the film.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is because quantum computers can defeat the encryption methods that traditional computers employ.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The tracker relies on radar technology and satellites to keep tabs on Santa, according to NORAD, which notes those methods are the same ones the agency employs to protect skies over North America.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Google has already alerted Gmail users to a second wave of scam attacks, highlighting three particularly prevalent attack methodologies, and the mitigation advice offered is mainly sound and sensible.Davey Winder, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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State and Census Bureau estimates have differed in the past, at least in part because of their methodologies.Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Consider taking public speaking courses to learn various techniques for connecting with the audience, such as the right tone of voice, body language, the art of storytelling, and anxiety management.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Most dance techniques privilege one or the other, because weight is so difficult to master.Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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As the liturgical season of Advent comes to a close, here are three different ways people around the world celebrate the season – with food.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some aspire to find like-minded, respectful partners, while others prioritize their happiness and autonomy in different ways.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Systems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/systems. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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