automatic mechanism
collocation in Englishmeaningsofautomaticandmechanism
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automatic
adjective
uk/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk/us/ˌɑː.t̬əˈmæt̬.ɪk/
An automatic machine or device is able to operate independently of ...
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mechanism
noun[C]
uk/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/us/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
a part of a machine, or a set of parts that ...
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(Definition ofautomaticandmechanismfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Further, there are various logic-based languages for which a working interpreter or anautomaticmechanismfor animating specifications exists.
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Third, the long-lasting and developmentally constant nature of auditory word priming renders it anautomaticmechanismfor the encoding and retrieval of auditory word representations.
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There is noautomaticmechanismin the capitalist system to remedy this.
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Thisautomaticmechanismwould not affect the rule that decisions are taken by consensus.
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I have always been strongly of the view that it would be a good thing to have anautomaticmechanismto bring that about.
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This provides anautomaticmechanismfor delivering cost savings at least equal to the rate of inflation each year.
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He has suggested that we might have anautomaticmechanismfor adjusting the decapitalisation rate which might require an amendment.
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There is also anautomaticmechanismwhich is producing 73,000 electric light bulbs every 24 hours, and each machine installed displaces 2,000 hand workers.
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That will always be the case as long as we opt for such anautomaticmechanismof interest rate increases.
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Is it intended to limit the note issue or to restore someautomaticmechanismor check to limit the note issue?
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The amendment provides an easy butautomaticmechanism.
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There would be anautomaticmechanismfor the handing over of illegal immigrants to the competent authority on the basis of jurisdictional rules and regulations.
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We have theautomaticmechanismwhich has frequently been mentioned: one step brings another with it.
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Of course, noautomaticmechanismis going to be able to reduce the inequalities, instability and crises that globalisation brings with it.
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If it is to be a completely free choice, noautomaticmechanismor administrative convenience is acceptable.
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For the first time, we have anautomaticmechanism, with teeth, which will control the growth of financial support.
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In a very different change from 1984, the stabilisers are now a guaranteedautomaticmechanismfor each commodity where there is over-production beyond a certain point, or over-expenditure.
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Anautomaticmechanism(i.e. a spring) returns the switch to its default position immediately afterwards, restoring the initial circuit condition.
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In all art, especially in music, he preferred soul, feeling, and taste, to pedantic knowledge andautomaticmechanism, however wonderful and brilliant.
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