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computing system

computing system

1 3.6
A group of computers and software that work together to store and process information
  • noun
  • /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sistema de computación
  • A modern computing system can consist of multiple servers that work together to process data efficiently.
  • cloud computing system
  • quantum computing system
  • performance computing system

So the the dream is to add a bit of that magic in every single computing system in the world.

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Examples

  • The fundamental importance of a reliable computing system is clearly stated by the authors of the SYSTRUST proposal.

    Academic text (2000)
  • The advent of highly distributed computing systems in open Internet environments raises many new business and technical issues and further blurs the boundaries of the business and information systems entity.

    Academic text (2000)
  • So the the dream is to add a bit of that magic in every single computing system in the world.

  • To a user, data file, or an application, the system appears to be a single enormous virtual computing system.

    Blog text (33)
  • Then I talk with with people who use computers and I ask, what's your main complaint about the the computing systems you use?

  • Another source of free access to the Internet is the national Freenet public computing system.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Data analysis may require computing power or specialized computing systems not available locally.

    Academic text (2012)
  • This is how IBM really starts to scale up in mainframe computing and starts building the computing systems for this air defense system.

  • Do you think this is possible to bridge the gap between our engineered computing systems and the messy biological systems?

  • A continuous SYSTRUST product will provide real-time or near real-time assurance to those who rely on computing systems.

    Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

system
vscomputing system
2.7

A group of connected parts that work together as a whole, like a computer or machine

is specific to groups including software and shared storage that act as a unit
computer system
vscomputing system
  • Specialized
69 2.8

A group of computers and software that work together to store and use data

is the alternative label for the identical unit used in technical contexts
information processing system
vscomputing system
  • Specialized
1 4.0

A machine like a computer that stores and uses data

is about a group of devices plus software that operate together as one
ADP system
vscomputing system
  • Specialized
6.1

A set of computers and programs that automatically store and manage employee data

is more general, applying to any group of devices operating as a unit
automatic data processing system
vscomputing system
  • Specialized
4.7

A set of computers and programs that store, process, and find data automatically

is the general unit name not limited to automatic storage or retrieval tasks

How Large

cloud
  • Specialized
238 3.5
data center
  • Specialized
26 3.1
computing system
  • Specialized
1 3.6
workgroup
  • Specialized
1 3.6
standalone
6 4.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

computing + system

The meaning is directly derivable from combining 'computing' (relating to computers or computer work) with 'system' (a collection of interacting components): a system used for computing. This is a transparent attributive composition common across languages and standard in English, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents should understand it.

Etymology

Computing system combines computing (computer work) and system (things that work together). Imagine many computers, programs, and data acting like a team to solve tasks, so the phrase means a group of computers, software, and shared files that operate as one 'unit'.