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Definition workings in American English

workings noun

[plural] noun
/ˈwɜrkɪŋz/
1

the workings of something such as a system, organization, or piece of equipment are the parts that control it or make it work

Example

Can you explain the workings of the stock market to me?

Example

the inner workings of a computer

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2

the parts of a mine where coal or another substance has been dug out of the ground

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Definition workings in American English