mechanism
noun
an assembly of moving parts performing a complete functional motion, often being part of a large machine; linkage.
mechanisms
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pluralof mechanism.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It said affected outlets had "outdated security systems, with interfaces exposed directly to the internet and weaknesses in authentication mechanisms".
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Identifying the mechanisms responsible for the improved treatment responses could eventually help researchers develop safer ways to make cancer immunotherapy more effective.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
It would also rely on diplomatic mechanisms, Mohamad said - like the Asean Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
So many of our bad habits are survival mechanisms, ways to make it through one more day.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
Here, in this microcosm, we must look for those factors that somehow shift the marvelously functioning mechanisms of the cell out of their normal patterns.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
