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Definition of machinery
machinery
/məˈʃiːnəɹi/
ma · chin · er · y
Plural:machineries
machinery Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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1
Machines or machine parts considered collectively, especially those used in an industrial setting.
Example
"The factory installed state-of-the-art packaging machinery to double its production output."
2
The organization or intricate structure by which a system, institution, or process functions.
Example
"The complex machinery of local government can often slow down urban development projects."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Mid 17th century: from French 'machinerie', from 'machiner' (to contrive), derived from Latin 'machinari', ultimately from 'machina' (machine, device).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Machinery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/machinery