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subsystem

UK
/ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/
US
/ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/

Translations

subsystemnoun
subsystems
pl
UK
/ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/
US
/ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/
The navigation subsystem of the spacecraft was responsible for guiding it to its destination.
Le sous-système de navigation du vaisseau spatial était chargé de le guider jusqu'à sa destination.
Synonyms
module
component
subunit
segment
division
branch
section
subsystemadjective
UK
/ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/
US
/ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a subsystem.
sous-systémiqueTechnique.
The engineers documented the subsystem requirements before integration.
Les ingénieurs ont consigné les exigences sous-systémiques avant l'intégration.
sub-systemnoun

subsystem

UK
/ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/
US
/ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/
Technical noun; hyphenated spelling variant of subsystem.
sous-systèmeTerme technique.
The braking unit is a sub-system of the vehicle's control network.
L'unité de freinage est un sous-système du réseau de contrôle du véhicule.
Synonyms
functional unit
subsection
subdivision
subassembly
branch
division
constituent
part
segment
module
component
unit
subunit
element
section
Antonyms
main system
entire system
whole system
parent system
supersystem
system
sub-systemadjective

subsystem

Attributive relational use only; means 'of or relating to a subsystem'. No comparative forms.
sous-systémiqueTerme technique, surtout en contexte scientifique ou d’ingénierie.
The sub-system components are tested separately before integration.
Les composants sous-systémiques sont testés séparément avant l'intégration.
Synonyms
lower-level
peripheral
internal
dependent
subcomponent
module-level
component-level
supporting
ancillary
secondary
auxiliary
subordinate
subsidiary
Antonyms
main
primary
principal
central
system-wide
whole
entire
overall
global
holistic

Definitions

subsystemnoun
A secondary or subordinate system that is part of a larger system.
The navigation subsystem of the spacecraft was responsible for guiding it to its destination.
A self-contained system within a larger system, often with a specific function.
The cooling subsystem in the computer prevents it from overheating during intensive tasks.
subsystemadjective
Relating to or intended for a subsystem within a larger system.
The engineers documented the subsystem requirements before integration.
sub-systemnoun
a smaller, self-contained system that forms part of a larger system
The braking unit is a sub-system of the vehicle's control network.
sub-systemadjective
relating to or forming a subsystem; subsidiary within a larger system
The sub-system components are tested separately before integration.
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