nounπShare(usually in the plural) Operation; action."The science class explored the workings of a simple electric circuit. "actionprocessfunctionsystemmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMethod of operation."Understanding the workings of a bicycle can help you fix it when it breaks. "processsystemfunctionwaymachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem."Be sure to check your working."mathtechnicalcomputingsciencelogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFermentation."The baker explained that the workings of the yeast were essential for the bread to rise. "chemistrybiochemistryprocessfooddrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(of bodies of water) Becoming full of a vegetable substance."The stagnant pond showed the workings of algae, turning green and thick. "environmentbiologyplantsubstancenatureecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where work is carried on."the abandoned mine workings"areaplaceworkbuildingindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe internal mechanism of some device or system."The mechanic explained the workings of the car engine. "systemmachinedevicefunctionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe parts of a quarry or mine that are being (or has been) worked."Heavy machinery sat idle near the flooded workings of the old iron mine. "geologyareaworkpartindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
