Machinery

Pronunciation: /ˈmæʃənəri/

Definitions of machinery

noun a group of machines or mechanical devices that are used together in a particular way

Example Sentences

A1 The machinery in the factory is used to make products.

A2 It is important to properly maintain machinery to prevent breakdowns.

B1 The company invested in new machinery to increase production efficiency.

B2 The advanced machinery allowed the company to expand its operations.

C1 The precision machinery required skilled operators to operate it.

C2 The state-of-the-art machinery revolutionized the manufacturing process.

Examples of machinery in a Sentence

formal The factory invested in new machinery to improve production efficiency.

informal The company got some fancy new machinery for the workshop.

slang Check out the cool machinery they got for the garage!

figurative His mind was like a well-oiled machinery, always working efficiently.

Grammatical Forms of machinery

• plural: machineries
• comparative: more machinery
• superlative: most machinery
• present tense: machinery
• future tense: will machinery
• perfect tense: has machinery
• continuous tense: is machinery
• singular: machinery
• positive degree: machinery
• infinitive: to machinery
• gerund: machinering
• participle: machinering

Origin and Evolution of machinery

First Known Use: 1566 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'machinery' originated from the Middle French word 'machinerie' which meant 'machines collectively'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'machinery' has come to refer to the combination of machines or mechanical apparatus used in a particular work or industry, reflecting advancements in technology and industrialization.