mechanism
US /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
・UK /'mekənɪzəm/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Part of a machine that performs a certain function
Put some oil on the clock mechanism so that it doesn't stop
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)System or process for achieving a certain result
There is a mechanism in my health insurance that pays extra money if I become sick for a long time
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A means by which something can be accomplished; a procedure.
Voting is an important mechanism for democracy.
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Why Cat Bites Are Actually So Dangerous | RTC 35
- That's the proposed mechanism.
That's the proposed mechanism.
- That's the proposed mechanism.
That's the proposed mechanism.
Robert Irwin's Baby Porcupine Finds a Home on Jimmy's Lap
- That's actually -- That's their defense mechanism.
That's actually -- That's their defense mechanism.
- That's actually—that's their defense mechanism.
That's actually—that's their defense mechanism.
Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped
- After the rocket is launched, the container ejects the submunitions, commonly by combining an explosive charge and a spin mechanism.
After the rocket is launched, the container ejects the submunitions, commonly by combining an explosive charge and a spin mechanism.
- and a spin mechanism.
and a spin mechanism.
The Science of Pornography Addiction (SFW)
- Usually when people understand the mechanism and realize it's affecting their relationships, they can stop.
Usually when people understand the mechanism and realize it's affecting their relationships, they can stop.
- Usually, when people understand the mechanism and realize it's affecting their relationships, they can stop.
Usually, when people understand the mechanism and realize it's affecting their relationships, they can stop.
Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- All the economists agree that a carbon pricing mechanism works.
All the economists agree that a carbon pricing mechanism works.
- All the economists agree that a carbon pricing mechanism works.
All the economists agree that a carbon pricing mechanism works.
Phases of Meiosis
- And then in meiosis II in meiosis II, these things get split in a mechanism very similar to mitosis.
And then in meiosis II in meiosis II, these things get split in a mechanism very similar to mitosis.
- these things get split in a mechanism very similar to mitosis.
these things get split in a mechanism very similar to mitosis.
The Prestige: Hiding In Plain Sight
- And this kind of displacement is the key mechanism for the whole movie.
And this kind of displacement is the key mechanism for the whole movie.
- And this kind of displacement is the key mechanism
And this kind of displacement is the key mechanism
The Science of DOGS
- They learn the location of hidden treats, find the fastest route to the park, and operate mechanism such as latches and simple machines.
They learn the location of hidden treats, find the fastest route to the park, and operate mechanism such as latches and simple machines.
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- The tendency of fishes to form schools is a natural defence mechanism.
The tendency of fishes to form schools is a natural defence mechanism.
- The tendency of fishes to form schools is a natural defense mechanism.
The tendency of fishes to form schools is a natural defense mechanism.
The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
- Built into the Paris Agreement was this ratchet mechanism that basically said governments need to, every five years, increase the promises to cut emissions.
Built into the Paris Agreement was this ratchet mechanism that basically said governments need to, every five years, increase the promises to cut emissions.
- So this ratchet mechanism, the purpose of COP26, is really to get closer to this target of 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius.
So this ratchet mechanism, the purpose of COP26, is really to get closer to this target of 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius.