word
Systems Thinking
SIS-tumz THINK-ing
/ˈsɪstəmz ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
systemsthinking
Dictionary meaning
A holistic approach to analysis that focuses on understanding how a system's constituent parts interrelate and how systems work over time and within the context of larger systems; used in design, business, engineering, and ecology to understand complex interdependencies and avoid unintended consequences.
Examples
- Systems thinking revealed that the hospital's patient bottleneck was caused by discharge delays, not admissions.
- Sustainability challenges require systems thinking because environmental, social, and economic factors are deeply interconnected.
Synonyms: holistic thinking, whole-system approach
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