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Meaning of machine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

machine

Pronunciation:/məˈʃin/

noun

Definitions

  1. A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.

  2. A vehicle operated mechanically, such as an automobile or an airplane.

  3. (abbreviation) An answering machine or, by extension, voice mail.

    Example: I called you earlier, but all I got was the machine.

  4. A computer.

    Example: Game developers assume they're pushing the limits of the machine.

verb

Definitions

  1. To make by machinery.

  2. To shape or finish by machinery.