mechanisms

noun

plural of mechanism
1
as in devices
a mechanical part or group of parts used to perform a specific task The printer's paper feeding mechanism is jammed.

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2
as in methods
a series of actions used to achieve an end She was stunned to learn that there was no mechanism in place to remedy the problem.

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Recent Examples of mechanisms There is no shortage of abiotic mechanisms that could create such a material. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026 The net takeaway is that Warsh wants to keep markets guessing, allowing its own pricing mechanisms to react to data and handicap scenarios. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 June 2026 The kestrel's stability doesn't come from any single trick but from all these mechanisms working together simultaneously – and replicating that in a lightweight, low-cost platform is the real challenge. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Extreme temperatures, especially when combined with high humidity, make sweating and other mechanisms people rely on to cool down become less effective. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 The alternative units utilize conventional gas power systems and waste heat recovery mechanisms to generate high-efficiency electricity. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 There are certainly questions both about the final decision reached by match referee Rafael Claus in sending off Balogun for his incidental-looking stamp on Tarik Muharemović’s ankle, and the mechanisms used to reach it. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Any extension of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement must include the tools, funding and enforcement mechanisms necessary to finally solve the Tijuana River pollution crisis. — Serge Dedina, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanisms
  1. devices
  2. methods
  3. machines
  4. systems
  5. tools
  6. procedures
  7. processes
Noun
  • The Entertainment Thanks to high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi available on JSX flights, travelers are free to stream and browse directly on their personal devices.
    — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • As more Florida seniors use wearables like continuous glucose monitors, remote blood pressure monitors, smartwatches and fitness trackers, concern grows about who has access to the data these devices collect.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of devices
Noun
  • Harford County authorities and the FBI worked with Othram after DNA evidence did not immediately identify the unknown male suspect through traditional methods.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • When using chemical methods to kill the shrub, be sure to protect desirable plants from overspray.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of methods
Noun
  • In the suburbs and across major cities, the buzzing machines are everywhere.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Rather than presenting those machines in isolation, Karl Mayer has tied recent launches back to the TIC and its collaborative development model.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of machines
Noun
  • Solar power and advanced water recycling systems would eliminate the need for utility hookups, only requiring occasional deliveries of potable water and propane to run the systems.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of systems
Noun
  • Mendoza said that the search had been exceedingly difficult without the right tools.
    — Isa Soares, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • The Drug Enforcement Administration does have those tools, and sometimes works with Brennan's office to investigate cases.
    — Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of tools
Noun
  • These celebrity men have used their platforms to talk about undergoing hair transplant procedures in an effort to not only look good on camera as part of their jobs, but also boost their confidence day-to-day.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • With the expansion, AGH now operates three cath labs, three EP labs, two multiprocedural rooms and a hybrid surgical suite that can be used for either cath or EP procedures.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of procedures
Noun
  • While quantum computers remain under development, quantum sensors are already being used to measure physical processes with a level of precision that conventional instruments often struggle to achieve.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • Recruitment processes are described as clearer and more aligned following the departures of Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman who was deposed in September last year, and ex-managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
    — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of processes

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