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mechanism

The correct spelling is mechanism.

How to pronounce mechanism

/ˈmɛkənɪzm/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɛkənɪzm/

Say it like: Mec-han-ism

The correct spelling is mechanism. (within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power. For example: "political machine"

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political machine

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.
  2. 2.Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.
  3. 3.A group of entities, such as objects, that interact together.
  4. 4.A mental, physical or chemical process.
  5. 5.Any process of, or system designed to manage useful energy conversion.

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