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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmekənɪzəm/
Forms: mechanisms
mechanism means: The process that explains how something happens or works.
noun
The process that explains how something happens or works.
- We do not understand the mechanism yet.
- Scientists studied the mechanisms of memory.
- The report explains the mechanism behind this change.
A system of parts within a machine or living thing that performs a particular task.
- The locking mechanism is broken.
- This mechanism controls the movement of the hands.
- The body has mechanisms for controlling its temperature.
A mechanical arrangement that changes or controls movement or passes power from one part to another.
- The mechanism transfers power to the wheels.
- A lever operates the lifting mechanism.
- They designed a mechanism that turns rotation into straight movement.
Questions about mechanism
What does mechanism mean?
The process that explains how something happens or works.
What is mechanism in other languages?
Türkçe: mekanizma · Español: mecanismo · Français: mécanisme · Deutsch: Mechanismus · Italiano: meccanismo · 日本語: 仕組み
How do you pronounce mechanism?
It is pronounced /ˈmekənɪzəm/.
How do you use mechanism in a sentence?
We do not understand the mechanism yet. Scientists studied the mechanisms of memory.
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