mechanisms

Definitions

A system of parts working together in a machine or a piece of equipment.

The fundamental physical or chemical processes involved in or responsible for an action, reaction, or other natural phenomenon.

A natural or established process by which something takes place or is brought about.

Examples

The human body has complex mechanisms to regulate its internal temperature.

The committee is currently reviewing the mechanisms used to ensure fair voting processes.

Synonyms

systems processes devices apparatuses methods procedures instruments

Antonyms

disorganization chaos disorder randomness confusion irregularity unstructuredness