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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMachine
/məˈʃiːn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device that uses mechanical power to perform a particular task.
"The factory installed a new machine to increase production efficiency." - 2
A system or structure that operates according to a set of rules or principles.
"The political machine in the city was known for its influence over local elections."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'machine' originates from the Latin 'machina', which in turn comes from the Greek 'mākhana', meaning 'device' or 'instrument'. The term evolved through the Middle Ages to refer to mechanical devices used in various trades and crafts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Machine" is said worldwide
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machine
Transliteration: ma-sheen
"La machine a amélioré l'efficacité de la production."
Maschine
Transliteration: ma-shee-neh
"Die Maschine hat die Produktionsgeschwindigkeit erhöht."
macchina
Transliteration: ma-kina
"La macchina ha migliorato l'efficienza della produzione."
máquina
Transliteration: ma-kee-na
"La máquina ha aumentado la eficiencia de producción."
máquina
Transliteration: ma-kee-na
"A máquina aumentou a eficiência da produção."
यंत्र
Transliteration: yantra
"यंत्र ने उत्पादन की दक्षता बढ़ा दी।"
机器
Transliteration: jīqì
"这台机器提高了生产效率。"
기계
Transliteration: gigae
"이 기계는 생산 효율성을 높였습니다."
機械
Transliteration: kikai
"この機械は生産効率を向上させました。"
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