Definition

Noun: 1. A system of one or more computers and associated software with common storage: A complete, functional setup that includes hardware (computers, storage devices) and software working together to process, store, and manage data.

Usage

The term "computing system" is used to describe an integrated collection of computing hardware and software components designed to perform computational tasks. It emphasizes the system as a whole rather than individual parts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new computing system at the research center can process complex climate models.
  • A reliable computing system is essential for running the hospital's patient records database.
  • They are responsible for maintaining the entire office computing system.

Advanced Usage

• "Distributed computing system": A system where components located on networked computers communicate and coordinate their actions to appear as a single coherent system.
  • The application runs on a distributed computing system spanning multiple data centers.

Variants and Related Words

• Computer system: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "computing system."
• System: A broader term that can refer to any organized collection of parts, including computing systems.
• Hardware: The physical components of a computing system (e.g., servers, drives).
• Software: The programs and operating information used by a computing system.

Synonyms

• Computer system
• Data processing system
• Computing environment
• IT system (Information Technology system)

Related Phrases

• Computing system architecture: The conceptual design and fundamental operational structure of a computing system.

  • Understanding the computing system architecture is key to optimizing its performance.

• Computing system administrator: A person responsible for maintaining and operating a computing system.

  • The computing system administrator performed the necessary updates overnight.

Noun

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