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mechanisms

Pronunciation: [mɪˈkænɪzəmz]

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Learn how to use mechanisms in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) mechanisms are the parts or processes that make something work. Like when you turn a key to start a car, the mechanisms inside the car help it to run.

Example

The mechanisms of the clock work together perfectly to keep time.

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The machine stopped working because its mechanisms were broken.

Example

What mechanisms do you think help a bicycle move forward?

Context: “psychology”

(noun) mechanisms can also refer to ways people behave or think in response to different situations. For example, when you're scared, you might use mechanisms like hiding or running away.

Example

She used coping mechanisms to handle her stress during exams.

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Ignoring problems is not a healthy mechanism for dealing with anxiety.

Example

What mechanisms do you think people use when they are upset?

Context: “engineering”

(noun) mechanisms are specific systems designed to convert motion or energy. This can include gears or levers that help machines move or function.

Example

The new robot has advanced mechanisms that allow it to walk smoothly.

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Without proper mechanisms, the elevator wouldn't run safely.

Example

What mechanisms are used in this type of engine?

How to pronounce mechanisms

Pronunciation: [mɪˈkænɪzəmz]

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