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workings

/ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/ /ˈwɜːkɪŋz/

Meanings
noun
(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

Examples :

"The science class explored the workings of a simple electric circuit. "
action process function system machine

Related Words

Illustration performed

performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration essential

essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

Illustration fermentation

fermentation noun

/ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/

Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

"The fermentation process in the sourdough bread recipe produces a characteristic tangy flavor. "

Illustration subsidiary

subsidiary noun

/sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/

A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.

"My family's main business owns a subsidiary company that manufactures toys. "

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration calculations

calculations noun

/ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act or process of calculating.

"The engineer needed to perform many calculations to design the bridge. "

Illustration operation

operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

Illustration vegetable

vegetable noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/

Any plant.

"My mom planted many different vegetables in her garden. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration incidental

incidental noun

[ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl]

Minor items, not further defined. Incidental expense.

"The incidental costs of the school trip, like snacks and souvenirs, added up quickly. "

Illustration abandoned

abandoned verb

/əˈbæn.dn̩d/

To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions.

"After arguing with her parents, Sarah abandoned her plans for the weekend. "