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/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A system of parts working together in a machine; a piece of machinery.
The watch's intricate mechanism allows it to keep accurate time.
A process or technique for achieving a result.
The government employed a mechanism for monitoring environmental degradation.
A natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.
The mechanism of evolution is driven by natural selection.
A structure or system on a biological level that contributes to a physiological process.
The mechanism behind the immune response is complex and highly regulated.
A means of achieving or maintaining something.
They implemented a financial mechanism to ensure the project's sustainability.
Etymology
From Greek 'mekhane' meaning 'machine, contrivance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mechanism of action:
The specific process by which a drug or treatment achieves its effect.
mechanism in place:
A system or method that is established to accomplish a specific goal.
have a mechanism for:
To possess a method or system to address or manage something.
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Slang Meanings
A method of doing something, often in a clever or efficient way.
He's got a mechanism for getting things done quickly.
Refers to a hidden or intricate method for managing something.
There's always a mechanism behind her strategies.