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ecosystem

[ee-koh-sis-tuhm, ek-oh-] / ˈi koʊˌsɪs təm, ˈɛk oʊ- /
NOUN
environment
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“Disputes put strain on every part of the payments ecosystem, frustrating consumers, while driving cost and complexity for merchants and financial institutions,” Visa President of Value-Added Services Andrew Torre says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They play a vital role in the ecosystem, eating rodents, such as ground squirrels, that often carry diseases such as hantavirus, plague and Lyme disease.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Because these parasites depend on multiple species to survive, their presence can reflect the overall strength of the marine ecosystem.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The company’s latest addition to the Apple ecosystem is the MacBook Neo, a budget laptop starting at just $599.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The last question makes me pause: Why did you choose a school with an ecosystem emphasis?

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson