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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > systems engineering
Preferred Term:

systems engineering

Definition:
The process of applying science and technology to the study and planning of a system so that the relationships of various parts of the system and the use of various subsystems are fully established before designs are committed.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
research methods
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • systems design
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/229433
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