Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
noun the inner mechanisms or processes of a system or organization
A1 I don't understand the inner workings of this machine.
A2 The workings of the human brain are still a mystery to scientists.
B1 The workings of the government can be complex and difficult to navigate.
B2 Understanding the inner workings of a computer system requires specialized knowledge.
C1 She has a deep understanding of the inner workings of the stock market.
C2 The intricate workings of the universe continue to fascinate astronomers and physicists.
verb not applicable
A1 I am workings on my homework right now.
A2 She workings hard to improve her English skills.
B1 The mechanic workings on the car engine for hours.
B2 The chef workings tirelessly to perfect his recipes.
C1 The scientist workings diligently to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
C2 The artist workings meticulously on every detail of her masterpiece.
adjective not applicable
A1 I don't understand the workings of this machine.
A2 She explained the workings of the new software to me.
B1 The inner workings of the company are a mystery to most employees.
B2 Understanding the inner workings of the stock market can be complex.
C1 His knowledge of the inner workings of the government is impressive.
C2 The intricate workings of the human brain continue to fascinate scientists.
adverb not applicable
A1 She watched the inner workings of the clock with fascination.
A2 He couldn't understand the inner workings of the computer.
B1 The workings of the new machine were explained in detail during the training session.
B2 Understanding the inner workings of the economy is crucial for making informed decisions.
C1 His knowledge of the inner workings of the organization helped him excel in his role.
C2 The intricate workings of the human brain continue to fascinate scientists around the world.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I don't understand the inner workings of this machine.
A2 The workings of the human body are fascinating to study.
B1 The inner workings of the company were revealed during the investigation.
B2 Understanding the workings of the economy requires a deep knowledge of finance and policy.
C1 She has a thorough understanding of the inner workings of the legal system.
C2 The intricate workings of the universe continue to baffle scientists and philosophers alike.
preposition not applicable
A1 I don't understand the workings of this machine.
A2 She explained the inner workings of the company to me.
B1 The workings of the government can be complex and difficult to understand.
B2 He has a deep understanding of the inner workings of the stock market.
C1 The workings of the economy are influenced by many factors.
C2 She has a thorough knowledge of the inner workings of the legal system.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I don't understand the inner workings of this machine.
A2 She explained the workings of the new software to me.
B1 The workings of the government can be complex and difficult to understand.
B2 I am fascinated by the inner workings of the human brain.
C1 His knowledge of the inner workings of the stock market is impressive.
C2 The workings of the universe are still a mystery to many scientists.
interjection not applicable
A1 Workings! I finally figured out how to fix the printer.
A2 Workings, I can't believe how complicated this math problem is.
B1 Workings, I need to understand the inner workings of this machine before I can fix it.
B2 Workings! The intricacies of this project are fascinating.
C1 Workings, I must delve deeper into the workings of the stock market to make informed decisions.
C2 Workings! The inner workings of the human brain never cease to amaze me.
article not applicable
A1 I don't understand the workings of this machine.
A2 The workings of the human body are complex and fascinating.
B1 She studied the inner workings of the company to better understand its operations.
B2 The engineer explained the intricate workings of the new technology to the team.
C1 His deep understanding of the inner workings of the economy allowed him to predict the market trends.
C2 The scientist's research delved into the intricate workings of the brain, revealing new insights into cognitive processes.
formal It is important to understand the inner workings of the machine before operating it.
informal I don't really understand the workings of this new software yet.
slang I'm still trying to figure out the workings of this new gadget.
figurative She tried to decipher the inner workings of his mind to understand his actions.
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