noun · academic
mechanism
UK/ˈmɛkənɪzəm/US/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/MECH·a·nism
a structure or process by which something operates or is brought about
Examples
“The study explains the mechanism by which the drug reduces inflammation.”
“Market mechanisms can help allocate resources efficiently.”
“A feedback mechanism is necessary to improve the system.”
Band 8 sentence
“Understanding the mechanism of soil erosion is essential for designing effective conservation measures.”
Collocations
- feedback mechanism
- control mechanism
Word family
Common mistakes
The mechanism of the machine is complexly.→The mechanism of the machine is complex.
We don't know the mechanism how it works.→We don't know the mechanism by which it works.
Say it for a higher band
5way→6process→7+mechanism
Synonyms
process
system
Easily confused
process
“The manufacturing process involves several stages of quality control.”
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