works
Britishplural noun
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(often functioning as singular) a place where a number of people are employed, such as a factory
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the sum total of a writer's or artist's achievements, esp when considered together
the works of Shakespeare
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the deeds of a person, esp virtuous or moral deeds performed as religious acts
works of charity
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the interior parts of the mechanism of a machine, etc
the works of a clock
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informal in preparation
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See spanner
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slang
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full or extreme treatment
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a very violent physical beating
to give someone the works
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slang a syringe
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(modifier) of or denoting a racing car, etc, that is officially entered by a manufacturer in an event
a works entry
Example Sentences
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Markets know that AI works but wonder who survives because it works so well.
From Barron's
Markets know that AI works but wonder who survives because it works so well.
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Markets know that AI works but wonder who survives because it works so well.
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Tim now works as a pilot for a private jet company.
There is so much attention and expectation on Aston Martin, with Alonso at the wheel, design legend Adrian Newey at the helm since March, and Honda their new works engine partner.
From BBC
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