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- Dictionarymechanism/ˈmɛkənɪz(ə)m/
noun
- 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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Learn the meaning of mechanism as a noun in English, with different senses related to machines, systems, and behaviours. See how to use mechanism in sentences and collocations, and compare it with related words.
- English (US)
MECHANISM meaning: 1. a part of a machine, or a set of parts...
- Exchange Rate Mechanism
EXCHANGE RATE MECHANISM definition: the system in which a...
- Portuguese Translation
MECHANISM translate: mecanismo, mecanismo [masculine],...
- Simplified
MECHANISM translate: 机器部件, 机械部件；机械装置, 系统, 体制，结构方式, 行为,...
- Mechanism in Russian
MECHANISM translate: механизм , механизм, способ . Learn...
- Mechanism in Arabic
MECHANISM translate: آلية. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Znaczenie Mechanism, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
mechanism definicja: 1. a part of a machine, or a set of...
- Mechanism: Italian Translation
MECHANISM translate: meccanismo, meccanismo. Learn more in...
- English (US)
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word mechanism, from a piece of machinery to a natural process or system. See examples, synonyms, word history, and related phrases.
machinery or mechanical appliances in general. the structure or arrangement of parts of a machine or similar device, or of anything analogous. the mechanical part of something; any mechanical device: the mechanism of a clock. routine methods or procedures; mechanics: the mechanism of government.
Learn the meaning of 'mechanism' in different contexts, such as machines, systems, processes, and psychology. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word frequency of 'mechanism'.
Definitions of mechanism. noun. device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function. see more. noun. a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function. “the mechanism of the ear” “the mechanism of infection” see more. noun. the technical aspects of doing something. “a mechanism of social control”
Learn the meaning of mechanism as a set of moving parts in a machine or a system in a living thing. See how to use the word in sentences and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary app.
Learn the meaning of mechanism as a noun, with examples of different types and uses. Find out how mechanism can refer to a piece of machinery, a process, a system, or a way of acting or thinking.
