Machine: meaning, definitions and examples

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machine

 

[ mษ™หˆสƒiหn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

technology

A machine is a device that uses power to apply forces and control movement to perform an intended action.

Synonyms

apparatus, device, instrument

Examples of usage

  • Machines have revolutionized the way we work.
  • This machine can operate without human intervention.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person who acts in a mechanical or unemotional manner.

Synonyms

automaton, mechanical person, robot

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a machine, show some emotion!
  • He's a machine on the basketball court, always focused and determined.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To produce or process mechanically especially with regularity or in a mechanical way.

Synonyms

automate, mechanize, process mechanically

Examples of usage

  • She just machines through her work, never taking a break.
  • The factory machines parts for cars.

Translations

Translations of the word "machine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mรกquina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคถเฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maschine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mesin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัˆะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maszyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฉŸๆขฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท machine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกquina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท makine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stroj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stroj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stroj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรฉl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐัˆะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maลŸฤฑn

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกquina

Word origin

The word 'machine' originated from the Latin word 'machina', which meant a device or contrivance. The concept of machines has evolved over centuries, from simple tools to complex technological devices. Machines have played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, transforming the way goods are produced and tasks are performed. Today, machines are integral to various industries and daily life, enhancing efficiency and productivity.