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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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The Ugly Truth About Gwyneth Paltrow and GOOP
- This is likely a survival mechanism to distrust strange enemies and instead, trust those in our tribes.
This is likely a survival mechanism to distrust strange enemies and instead, trust those in our tribes.
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.
- Did you feel like it was a connective mechanism?
Did you feel like it was a connective mechanism?
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- The tendency of fishes to form schools is a natural defense mechanism.
The tendency of fishes to form schools is a natural defense mechanism.
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.