machine

noun
UK: /məˈʃiːn/
US: /məˈʃiːn/

  1. A device that uses power to do a particular job.

    1. I use a machine to wash my clothes fast. [ ] [ ]
    2. The factory uses a special machine for assembling the product parts. [ ] [ ]

  2. A piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power to do a particular job, often a complex one.

    1. The vending machine dispenses snacks and drinks. [ ] [ ]
    2. This machine learning model can quickly analyze the datasets and find some complex dependencies. [ ] [ ]

  3. An organization or system that is used to control people or achieve something.

    1. The political machine helped him to win. [ ] [ ]
    2. The propaganda machine was used to influence the opinion of the public. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mechanism engine device apparatus system
machine verb

  1. To use a machine to shape or work on something.

    1. They machine parts for cars here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The metal was carefully machined to precise specifications for the project. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "machine" in English means: A device that uses power to do a particular job., A piece of equipment with moving parts that uses power to do a particular job, often a complex one., An organization or system that is used to control people or achieve something..

The phonetic transcription of "machine" is /məˈʃiːn/ in British English and /məˈʃiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "machine": mechanism, engine, device, apparatus, system.

Example usage of "machine": "I use a machine to wash my clothes fast.". More examples on the page.