Definition

1. Noun:
   • A system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage: An "ADP system" refers to an integrated setup comprising computer hardware, software applications, and shared data storage resources designed to process and manage information automatically.

Usage

• The term "ADP system" is a technical noun used to describe a complete, functional computing environment. It is typically used in business, administrative, and IT contexts to refer to the infrastructure that handles automated data processing tasks.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The company is upgrading its entire ADP system to improve efficiency.
  • Our payroll is managed by a sophisticated ADP system.

Advanced Usage

• "Legacy ADP system": Refers to an older, often outdated, automated data processing system that is still in use.
  • Migrating data from the legacy ADP system is a complex project.

Variants and Related Words

• ADP (Automatic Data Processing): The broader concept or activity of using computers to process data.
  • She works in the ADP department.
• Computer System: A more general term for a complete working computer setup.
• Information System: A system designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information.

Synonyms

• Computing system
• Data processing system
• Computer network (when multiple computers are involved)

Related Phrases

• ADP system administrator: The person responsible for managing the ADP system.
  • Contact the ADP system administrator for access permissions.
• ADP system failure: A breakdown or malfunction of the automated data processing system.
  • The office was paralyzed by an ADP system failure.

Noun

1. a system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage