Synonyms of machinery

machinery

noun

mə-ˈshē-nə-rē 

as in instrumentality

something used to achieve an end

sincerely believes that the machinery of government can be used to better people's lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instrumentality
• vehicle
• instrument
• means
• agent
• mechanism
• organ
• power
• tool
• factor
• agency
• ministry
• incentive
• ingredient
• medium
• influence
• weapon
• driver
• generator
• determinant
• catalyst
• impetus
• stimulus
• cause
• reason
• executor
• expedient
• activator
• mover
• trigger
• inspiration
• antecedent
• occasion
• launcher
• animator
• energizer
• instigation
• subagency
• instigator
• subagent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of machinery

Mostly hidden from our daily view, the machinery for making white meat—a chemical and metabolic system of planetary scope—will be a lingering trace of human presence in the annals of Earth history. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

But because Medicare claims are so big, MACs are private companies that operate much of the machinery to apply those rules to individual health care providers and claims. — Antje M. Barreveld, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

How much of the apparent domestic normalcy survives the machinery around her? — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026

Equipment financing Equipment financing is designed specifically to help companies purchase machinery, vehicles, computers and other items needed to conduct their business. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026