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Machine meaning

What does “machine” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“machine” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks.

machine

noun

  1. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

  2. an efficient person

    “the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine”

  3. an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

    “the war machine”

  4. a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

    Synonymssimple machine

  5. a group that controls the activities of a political party

    “he was endorsed by the Democratic machine”

    Synonymspolitical machine

  6. a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

    “he needs a car to get to work”

    Synonymscarautoautomobilemotorcar

verb

  1. turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

  2. make by machinery

    “The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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