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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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a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system: The mechanism for collecting taxes needs revising. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. mechanism noun [C] (BEHAVIOUR) a part of your behaviour that helps you to deal with a difficult situation: She's actually kind of insecure, and her rudeness is just a defence mechanism.
1. a. : a piece of machinery (see machinery sense 1) The camera's shutter mechanism is broken. b. : a process, technique, or system for achieving a result. the mechanisms of peace F. D. Roosevelt. 2. : mechanical operation or action : working sense 2.
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.
A mechanism is a system or structure of moving parts that performs a particular function, especially in a machine. A chain drive is a mechanism consisting of a chain or chains for transmitting power. The steering mechanism that is widely used on cars worldwide is rack-and-pinion.
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”
a set of moving parts in a machine that performs a task. a delicate watch mechanism. The mechanism for locking the door of the washing machine is childproof. The gun froze, jamming the mechanism. Topics Engineering b2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Want to learn more?
MECHANISM meaning: 1 : a piece of machinery a mechanical part or group of parts having a particular function; 2 : a process or system that is used to produce a particular result.
