Machinery: meaning, definitions and examples

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machinery

 

[ mษ™หˆสƒiหnษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

industrial equipment

Machinery refers to machines or mechanical systems used in industries or manufacturing processes. It includes a wide range of devices such as engines, tools, and equipment designed to perform specific tasks.

Synonyms

apparatus, devices, equipment

Examples of usage

  • The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
  • Regular maintenance is crucial to keep the machinery running smoothly.
Context #2 | Noun

group of machines

Machinery can also refer to a group or collection of machines working together in a coordinated manner. This term is often used in the context of factories or industrial settings.

Synonyms

apparatus, machines, mechanisms

Examples of usage

  • The machinery in the automotive plant operates 24/7 to meet production targets.
  • Modern machinery has significantly improved efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Translations

Translations of the word "machinery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น maquinรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคถเฅ€เคจเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maschinen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mesin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐัˆะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ maszyny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฉŸๆขฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท machinerie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maquinaria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท makine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stroje

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stroje

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœบๆขฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stroji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรฉlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐัˆะธะฝะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maลŸฤฑnlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maquinaria

Etymology

The term 'machinery' originated in the late Middle English period from the word 'machina' in Latin, which means 'engine' or 'device'. Over time, it evolved to encompass a broader range of mechanical devices used in various industries and manufacturing processes. Machinery plays a crucial role in the advancement of technology and automation in modern society.

See also: machines, machinist.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,895, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.