open system

noun — 2 senses

open system

noun

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A system allowing hardware and software from different manufacturers to be used together seamlessly.

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A system that can exchange both matter and energy with its surroundings.

Antonyms: closed system

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