systems analysis

noun — 2 senses

systems analysis

noun
1

The scientific analysis of systems, and the interactions within them.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A range of techniques used especially in commercial computing in which the needs of a company or its staff are analysed and translated into a technical description of the necessary software - which is then created by programmers.

Related terms
systems design, systems engineering, systems theory, systems science

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