A system is a general set of parts, steps, or components that are connected to form a more complex whole. For example, a computer system contains processors, memory, electrical pathways, a power supply, etc. For a very different example, a business is a system made up of methods, procedures, and routines.
LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of decisive is having the ability to make decisions or something that determines what comes next. 1  An example of decisive is a person who always makes up her mind firmly and quickly.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English Â© 2016. deâ¢ciâ¢sive (di sÄ«â²siv), adj. 1  having the power or quality of deciding; putting an end to controversy; crucial or most important:Your argument was the decisive one.  characterized by or displaying no or little hesitation; resolute;