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mechanism

mechanism /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/ noun
plural mechanisms
mechanism
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
noun
plural mechanisms
Britannica Dictionary definition of MECHANISM
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: a piece of machinery : a mechanical part or group of parts having a particular function
: a process or system that is used to produce a particular result
: a way of acting, thinking, or behaving that helps or protects a person in a specified way
see also defense mechanism, escape mechanism