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Definition of machining

machining

/məˈʃiːnɪŋ/
ma · chin · ing
Plural:machinings
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Adjective:machinable
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Past Simple:machined
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Past Participle:machined
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Present Participle:machining
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machining Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various manufacturing processes in which a piece of raw material, especially metal or plastic, is cut into a desired final shape and size by a controlled material-removal process using power-driven machine tools.

Example

"High-precision machining is required to manufacture components for aerospace engines."

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• verb

1

To make, shape, or finish a material or object with a power-driven machine tool.

Example

"The technician is currently machining the steel shaft on the lathe to exact specifications."

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• Rhymes for machining

• Nearby Words

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machinelike
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machinist
machismo
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Machining. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/machining
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