adequate mechanism
collocation in Englishmeaningsofadequateandmechanism
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adequate
adjective
uk/ˈæd.ə.kwət/us/ˈæd.ə.kwət/
enough or satisfactory for a ...
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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 ofadequateandmechanismfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Although structural mapping via analogical representations may be anadequatemechanismof cognitive representation, it will not suffice to explain representation as such.
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Analogical representation may well be theadequatemechanismof embodied cognition as part of a theory that will finally solve the problem of content.
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My further concern is that to provide for anadequatemechanismimplies a retrospective assessment of that mechanism.
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A perfectlyadequatemechanismexists for adjusting parliamentary boundaries to deal with minor discrepancies.
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There is noadequatemechanism—under the charter or by any other means—to question whether things are being done properly.
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The second proposal would require contracts to provide anadequatemechanismfor determining the amount and timing of payments.
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That could happen; there is noadequatemechanismto prevent it.
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Establishing when payments are due has to be satisfied through theadequatemechanism.
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It is essential that the constituent elements of anadequatemechanismshould be set out in legislation and not left—perhaps to the scheme, who knows?
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When payment is due is a matter for theadequatemechanism, and these issues should not become linked or confused.
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We have as yet noadequatemechanismto determine the scale and nature of the problem.
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So long as their competitive advantage remains, and there is noadequatemechanismfor the adjustment of the deficits of other less-well-placed nations, this will remain the case.
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Those networks are intended to provide better access to information, and at the same time, they provide anadequatemechanismfor the creation of entrepreneurial company relations.
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Hospitals must ensure adequate mechanisms for patients to contact nursing personal from their beds and the prompt response for the nursing staff.
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It is, therefore, of the utmost importance that adequate mechanisms exist to permit the level of co-ordination required.
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There are adequate mechanisms in place to regulate the performance of the providers.
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We have adequate mechanisms now with regard to breach of the peace.
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To ensure the continuance of medical research, we need adequate mechanisms for the giving of consent.
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The purpose of the implementing guidelines of this report is to give satisfactory answers to questions regarding finance and intellectual property, and to provide adequate mechanisms of democratic control.
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A major consideration in deciding whether to support each project continues to be that adequate mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the work are built into the design.
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