Definition of system

system    

noun

• a computer system.

  My system crashed the other day.

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Jan 02 2003. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 02 2003.

• a stereo system.

  I just installed a new system in my car.

  • See more words with the same meaning: radio, stereo.

  Last edited on Jan 02 2003. Submitted by Anonymous on Jan 02 2003.

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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
technotard	Definitions include: a person who has problems using modern technology.
whiz-bang	Definitions include: impressive or flashy.
bandwidth	Definitions include: From "bandwidth" as a measure of the rate of data transfer ("throughput") that a digital medium can handle.
feature creep	Definitions include: the condition where more and more features get added to a system that it becomes difficult to use, requires more computer resources, etc.
code monkey	Definitions include: a person who writes (source) code; "programmer".
lolz	Definitions include: variant of "LOL" (i.e. "laugh out loud".)
at scale	Definitions include: with heavy usage.
lamer	Definitions include: An annoying fool; idiot. (Used extensively on IRC).
DAE	Definitions include: "does anyone else..." or "does anybody else..."
gorilla arm	Definitions include: an arm that has become sore, cramped, and / or muscular due to extended use of touch screens on computing devices.
IM	Definitions include: to contact a person via an Internet-based "Instant Messaging" service, such as MSN Instant Messenger or AOL Instant Messenger.
spamvertize	Definitions include: to advertise using spam and "spammy" techniques.
WOYM	Definitions include: acronym for "what's on your mind".
MAFIAA, the	Definitions include: a pejorative term for both the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) and RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), likening them to the mafia.
AFAICR	Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I can recall" or "as far as I can remember".
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Other terms relating to 'radio, stereo':
dead air	Definitions include: silence on the radio.
shock jock	Definitions include: a disc jockey who uses shocking language, statements, etc. to attract press and, subsequently, listeners.
driveway story	Definitions include: a radio story that's so interesting that, when arriving home in one's car, one remains in the driveway listening to the radio until the story is over.

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Other terms relating to 'system':
all systems go	Definitions include: completely ready.
BBS	Definitions include: acronym for "bulletin board system".
buddy system	Definitions include: the practice of pairing people participating in some activity together so that each can look out for the other.

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