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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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MECHANISM definition: 1. a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together: 2. a way of doing something that is…. Learn more.
: a doctrine that holds natural processes (as of life) to be mechanically determined and capable of complete explanation by the laws of physics and chemistry. 4. : the fundamental processes involved in or responsible for an action, reaction, or other natural phenomenon.
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. mechanical execution, as in painting or music; technique.
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.
Definition of mechanism noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
MECHANISM meaning: 1. a part of a piece of equipment that does a particular job: 2. a system for achieving something…. Learn more.
Mechanism definition: A system of parts that operate or interact like those of a machine.
mechanism /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/ n. a system or structure of moving parts that performs some function, esp in a machine. something resembling a machine in the arrangement and working of its parts. any form of mechanical device or any part of such a device.
