mechanism
/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/(noun)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A system of parts working together in a machine; a natural or established process by which something takes place.
Key Academic Collocations
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mechanismmechanismsmechanicalmechanicallymechanize
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
apparatusdeviceprocessproceduresystem
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Governments should establish transparent regulatory mechanisms to hold artificial intelligence developers legally accountable."
"The cutaway diagram illustrates the internal gear mechanism that regulates water flow in high-pressure hydroelectric turbines."
"Adolescents frequently turn to digital gaming as a psychological coping mechanism to manage chronic academic stress."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
'Regulatory mechanism' and 'coping mechanism' are stellar Band 8 collocations for policy and psychology prompts.