System environment

System environment (or, simply, environment) is the surroundings (natural or manmade) in which the system of interest (SOI) is utilized and supported or in which the system is being developed, produced, and retired.

Definitions

According to the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook (4th edition),

Environment. The surroundings (natural or manmade) in which the SOI is utilized and supported or in which the system is being developed, produced, and retired.