systemrepresentation
nounUK /ˈsɪstəm ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
US /ˈsɪstəm ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/
A way of showing how the parts of something work together.
The diagram is a systemrepresentation of how water moves through a plant.
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2. A computer's way of storing and showing information about its parts.
The program uses a systemrepresentation to track every file.
3. A drawing or plan that shows how a whole group of things is connected.
The teacher drew a systemrepresentation of the food chain on the board.
4. A set of symbols used to stand for a larger process.
Engineers use a systemrepresentation to explain how the robot moves.