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mechanism

/mɪˈkænɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does mechanism mean?

noun

A system of parts working together in a machine or a process, or a device or system that produces a particular effect or result. A mechanism can also refer to a process or system that is not necessarily mechanical, such as a social or economic mechanism.

Example

"The intricate mechanism of the clockwork engine was a marvel of engineering."

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