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   mechanism

   /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 apparatusmachineappliancetooldeviceimplementutensilinstrumentcontraptioncontrivancegadgettacklestructuresysteminformal:gizmomachineryworkingsworksmovementmotionactiongeargearswheelscomponentsmotorenginepower sourceinformal:innardsgutsprocedureprocesssystemoperationmethodtechniqueworkingsmeansmediumagencychannelchannelsvehiclestructure
   • 2. a natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about: "the immune system's mechanism for detecting pathogens" Similar procedureprocesssystemoperationmethodtechniqueworkingsmeansmediumagencychannelchannelsvehiclestructure
   • ▪ a contrivance in the plot of a literary work: "his"
   • 3. the doctrine that all natural phenomena, including life and thought, can be explained with reference to mechanical or chemical processes.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from modern Latin mechanismus, from Greek mēkhanē (see machine).

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   • Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! 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.

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   What is a mechanism in a machine?

   • In a machine or piece of equipment, a mechanism is a part, often consisting of a set of smaller parts, which performs a particular function. ...the locking mechanism. A bomb has been detonated by a special mechanism. A mechanism is a special way of getting something done within a particular system.

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   What is a mechanism in economics?

   • A mechanism is a special way of getting something done within a particular system. ...the clumsy and ineffective mechanism of price controls. A mechanism is a part of your behaviour that is automatic and that helps you to survive or to cope with a difficult situation. ...a survival mechanism, a means of coping with intolerable stress. 4.

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   Where did the word mechanism come from?

   • The word mechanism came into the English language in the seventeenth century by way of the Latin word mechanismus, which traces back to the Greek word mekhane, meaning “device" or "means.”

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   How do you use a mechanism in a sentence?

   • loading examples... 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.

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   What is a survival mechanism?

   • A mechanism is a part of your behaviour that is automatic and that helps you to survive or to cope with a difficult situation. ...a survival mechanism, a means of coping with intolerable stress. 4. See also defence mechanism Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

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     a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together:...

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     MECHANISM translate: 机器部件, 机械部件；机械装置, 系统, 体制，结构方式, 行为,...

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     MECHANISM translate: mecanismo, mecanismo [masculine],...

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     DEFENSE MECHANISM definition: 1. US spelling of defence...

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   The meaning of MECHANISM is a piece of machinery. How to use mechanism in a sentence. a piece of machinery; a process, technique, or system for achieving a result; mechanical operation or action : working…

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   1. 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. any form of mechanical device or any part of such a device. 4. a process or technique, esp of execution.

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   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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   noun. the technical aspects of doing something. “a mechanism of social control”. “ mechanisms of communication”. synonyms: mechanics. see more. noun. the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction. “he determined unique mechanisms for the photochemical reactions”.

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   a part of a machine, or a set of parts that work together: The elevator has a safety mechanism which prevents it from falling. a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system: a mechanism to do sth We need to develop a mechanism to keep freelancers supplied with work.

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