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as in devices
a mechanical part or group of parts used to perform a specific task
The printer's paper feeding mechanism is jammed.
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as in methods
a series of actions used to achieve an end
She was stunned to learn that there was no mechanism in place to remedy the problem.
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Recent Examples of mechanisms
Brier notes that as AI becomes more integrated into business processes, companies need to establish clear guidelines and oversight mechanisms to manage potential risks and ensure responsible AI use.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Focusing exclusively on the positive can hinder emotional development, leading to shallow coping mechanisms and unrealistic outlooks on life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Their findings revealed that thunderstorms produce gamma radiation far more often than previously thought, and the mechanisms behind this radiation remain full of unanswered questions.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
And then lastly, the Treasury Department would encourage the top 10 highest oil and gas importing countries that also do not have an MBAM to create their own border adjustment mechanisms that follow America's standard.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Experts say mechanisms such as school vouchers, tax credit scholarship programs and educational savings accounts are potential possibilities.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Bills of lading, the digital receipts of freight containers, show that the delivery mechanisms for insulin and weight-loss drugs rely on East Coast ports for incoming trade.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
This year, the state legislature passed several bills aimed at shoring up the laws already on the books, by providing enforcement mechanisms or closing loopholes that made their implementation unclear.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
As union membership has declined and wealth inequality has risen, activists have discussed a variety of mechanisms to help workers improve their careers.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Oct. 2024
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Focusing exclusively on the positive can hinder emotional development, leading to shallow coping mechanisms and unrealistic outlooks on life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Their findings revealed that thunderstorms produce gamma radiation far more often than previously thought, and the mechanisms behind this radiation remain full of unanswered questions.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2024
And then lastly, the Treasury Department would encourage the top 10 highest oil and gas importing countries that also do not have an MBAM to create their own border adjustment mechanisms that follow America's standard.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Experts say mechanisms such as school vouchers, tax credit scholarship programs and educational savings accounts are potential possibilities.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
Bills of lading, the digital receipts of freight containers, show that the delivery mechanisms for insulin and weight-loss drugs rely on East Coast ports for incoming trade.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
This year, the state legislature passed several bills aimed at shoring up the laws already on the books, by providing enforcement mechanisms or closing loopholes that made their implementation unclear.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
As union membership has declined and wealth inequality has risen, activists have discussed a variety of mechanisms to help workers improve their careers.
—Harvard Business Review, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mechanisms
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Testers tipped over the space heaters to test the auto shutoff, noted hot surfaces on each heater, and tested connectivity via apps or smart devices when applicable.Katie Begley, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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ILMs offer the potential to transform the mechanical joint design in manufacturing for aerospace, robotics, and biomedical devices.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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This technology aims to enhance the strength and stability of structures compared to traditional methods like bolts and adhesives.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The bark is removed from the tree in summer using traditional methods handed down from generation to generation.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
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The eruption, called a coronal mass ejection, prompted the federal government's Space Weather Prediction Center in Colorado to issue a geomagnetic storm watch for Friday, Saturday and Sunday to alert people about potential disruptions to navigation, power and radio systems.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, fans should see significant differences in the combat systems and other game areas.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Longer term, the law aims to undo a U.N. apparatus that Israel has regarded as problematic ever since it was established to provide for the needs of the 700,000 Palestinian refugees who were pushed off the land that became Israel.Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Since the launch of their life-altering apparatus in 1903, airplanes have come a long way.Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her expertise is in the areas of anti-aging procedures and skin cancer treatment.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Britain, Europe, and China have been reviewing their slot allocation procedures.London School of Economics, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Mechanisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mechanisms. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
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