A convention whereby Esperanto’s circumflex accents (ĉ, ĝ, ĥ, ĵ, ŝ) are replaced by an h after the letter (ch, gh, hh, jh, sh) and the breve (ŭ) is left out entirely (u), for convenience of typing.

An early automated flour roller mill system.

(aviation, travel) Airline baggage allowance that restricts passengers to a specific number of bags, rather than a specific weight.

(software, system theory) The conceptual model that defines the behavior, structure, and more views of a system.

plural of system architecture

(astronomy) A heliocentric model of the solar system, proposed in the 16th century by the eponymous astronomer.

(anatomy) The system of organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of reproduction.

(historical) A penal method of the 19th century in which prisoners worked during the day in groups and were kept in solitary confinement at night, with enforced silence at all times.

(immunology) An aspect of the innate immune system that supplements the actions of the antibodies and phagocytic cells in clearing out pathogens from an organism

(Philippines) Corruption involving patronage, nepotism and favoritism, especially in politics and government.