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machinery

[/məˈʃiːnəri/]
nounpl: N/A (uncountable)
maquinaria
1. Machines collectively, especially those used in manufacturing or industry
The factory installed new machinery last year.
A fábrica instalou maquinaria nova no ano passado.
2. The system or organization by which something is operated or maintained
The machinery of government is complex.
A maquinaria do governo é complexa.
3. The internal working parts of a machine or mechanism
We need to understand the machinery of this engine.
Precisamos entender a maquinaria deste motor.
Synonyms
equipmentapparatusmechanismsystem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maquinaria
Most common form used in Brazil
São Paulo
equipamentos
Often used as alternative in industrial contexts
Portugal
maquinaria
Standard form used in Portugal
General
máquinas
Plural form, less formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

the machinery of democracy
grease the machinery (facilitate processes)
well-oiled machinery (efficient system)
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