English · Word Candidate

mechanism

/ˈmɛk.ə.nɪ.zəm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: mechanisms

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

phương tiện cơ học để chuyển đổi hoặc kiểm soát chuyển động

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tổ hợp của các bộ phận cơ học như cam, bánh răng, liên kết, dây đai, xích

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

A doorknob of whatever roundish shape is effectively a continuum of levers, with the axis of the latching mechanism—known as the spindle—being the fulcrum about which the turning takes place.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “mechanism” mean?

Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

Is “mechanism” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.