inner workings

plural noun

: the parts (of something) that are only known by the people who work on it
He wanted to experience the inner workings of the political campaign.

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But trace the connections, and a far more intricate—and revealing—portrait of college sports’ inner workings begins to emerge. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025 That voiceover is often our best glimpse into Dexter’s inner workings compared with his sometimes-robotic outer shell. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 July 2025 While outputs have improved, the inner workings of advanced models risk becoming increasingly opaque, raising safety and control concerns. Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 July 2025 All the intricate inner workings can be appreciated through the sapphire crystals front and back. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for inner workings

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“Inner workings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20workings. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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