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- Dictionarymechanism/ˈmɛkənɪz(ə)m/
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- 1. a system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery: "a third motor powers the tape eject mechanism" Similar
- 2. a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about: "the immune system's mechanism for detecting pathogens" Similar
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Use the word mechanism to describe a process that has been set up to accomplish a particular goal. If you’ve set up a method for dealing with your sister when she annoys you, then you have a mechanism in place for establishing peace with your sister.
Mechanism definition: an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage.. See examples of MECHANISM used in a sentence.
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mechanism. ( ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm) n. 1. (Mechanical Engineering) a system or structure of moving parts that performs some function, esp in a machine. 2. something resembling a machine in the arrangement and working of its parts: the mechanism of the ear. 3. (Mechanical Engineering) any form of mechanical device or any part of such a device.
