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Mechanism synonyms

mĕk'ə-nĭz'əm

system of parts

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Technique is the method, procedure or way something is done.

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One that acts as an agent between persons or things; a means.

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A means or instrument for the performance of some action

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means (related)

(Uncountable, plural only) Resources; riches.

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system (related)

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method (related)

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process (related)

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structure (related)

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The whole machine; machine tool

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The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.

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(Computing) In the client-server model, the part of the system that performs information preparation and exchange on behalf of a client or server. Especially in the phrase “intelligent agent” it implies some kind of autonomous process which can communicate with other agents to perform some collective task on behalf of one or more humans.

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instrumentality

(Countable) Something that is instrumental; an instrument

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instrumentation

The arrangement of a musical composition for performance by a number of different instruments; orchestration; instrumental composition; composition for an orchestra or military band.

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function (related)

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framework (related)

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model (related)

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procedure (related)

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protocol (related)

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component (related)

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methodology (related)

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factor (related)

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working-parts

Plural form of working part

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device (related)

A design, often with a motto, on a coat of arms; heraldic emblem

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An appliance or device for a particular purpose:

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A device or machine for performing a specific task

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Any interesting but relatively useless or unnecessary object

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(Countable) A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque

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A machine or device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

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The method or practice by which actions are done.

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A tool or implement used to do or facilitate work, especially a small precision tool used by a professional:

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defense-mechanism (related)

Any self-protective physiological system or reaction of an organism

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A specific kind of artistic technique or means of expression as determined by the materials used or the creative methods involved:

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Design, construction, and use of machinery or mechanical structures.

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chemical mechanism

the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

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thermoswitch

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measure (related)

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principle (related)

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mechanical action

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An exercise or a simple game consisting of throwing and catching a ball

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(Archaic) Any means or device

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Machinery is defined as a mechanical device or the parts that keep something working.

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Something having a position, quality, or condition midway between extremes; a medium.

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algorithm (related)

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