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.

Examples of inner workings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scientists are curious about the sun's inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth. — CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

While Juno was initially built to study the inner workings of Jupiter, its camera recorded the first detailed video of the planet's clouds and atmosphere. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026

That allowed the Longs to have a firsthand look at the inner workings of a television show, one that has won 13 Emmy Awards. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026