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Mechanism (economics) In game theory and related fields, a game form, game frame, ruleset, or outcome function is the set of Game rule, rules that govern a game and determine its outcome based on each player's choices. A game form differs from a game in that it does not ...
, a set of rules for a game designed to achieve a certain outcome **
Mechanism design Mechanism design (sometimes implementation theory or institution design) is a branch of economics and game theory. It studies how to construct rules—called Game form, mechanisms or institutions—that produce good outcomes according to Social ...
, the study of such mechanisms *
Mechanism (engineering) In engineering, a mechanism is a Machine, device that transforms input forces and movement into a desired set of output forces and movement. Mechanisms generally consist of moving components which may include Gears and gear trains; belt drive, ...
, rigid bodies connected by joints in order to accomplish a desired force and/or motion transmission *
Mechanism (biology) In biology, a mechanism is a system of causally interacting parts and processes that produce one or more effects. Phenomena can be explained by describing their mechanisms. For example, natural selection is a mechanism of evolution; other mechan ...
, explaining how a feature is created *
Mechanism (philosophy) Mechanism is the belief that natural wholes (principally living things) are similar to complicated machines or artifacts, composed of parts lacking any intrinsic relationship to each other. The doctrine of mechanism in philosophy comes in two diff ...
, a theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes *
Mechanism (sociology) The term social mechanisms and Mechanism (philosophy), mechanism-based explanations of social phenomena originate from the philosophy of science. The core thinking behind the mechanism approach has been expressed as follows by Jon Elster, Elster ( ...
, a theory that all social phenomena can be explained by the existence of a deterministic mechanism


Arts, films, and music

* " The Mechanism", song by Disclosure * "Mechanism", song by Front Line Assembly from ''
WarMech ''WarMech'' is a video game soundtrack album by Vancouver-based electro-industrial band Front Line Assembly. The album was released through Artoffact Records on June 22, 2018 as the soundtrack to Carbon Games' ''AirMech Wastelands'', a sequel to ...
'' * ''The Mechanism'' (TV series), a Netflix TV series


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Machine A machine is a physical system that uses power to apply forces and control movement to perform an action. The term is commonly applied to artificial devices, such as those employing engines or motors, but also to natural biological macromol ...
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Machine (mechanical) A machine is a physical system that uses Power (physics), power to apply forces and control Motion, movement to perform an action. The term is commonly applied to artificial devices, such as those employing engines or motors, but also to natura ...
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Linkage (mechanical) A mechanical linkage is an assembly of systems connected so as to manage forces and Motion, movement. The movement of a body, or link, is studied using geometry so the link is considered to be Rigid body, rigid. The connections between links ...
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Mechanism of action In pharmacology, the term mechanism of action (MOA) refers to the specific biochemical Drug interaction, interaction through which a Medication, drug substance produces its pharmacological effect. A mechanism of action usually includes mention o ...
, the means by which a drug exerts its biological effects *
Defence mechanism In psychoanalytic theory, defence mechanisms are Unconscious mind, unconscious psychological processes that protect the self from anxiety-producing thoughts and feelings related to internal conflicts and external stressors. According to this ...
, unconscious mechanisms aimed at reducing anxiety *
Reaction mechanism In chemistry, a reaction mechanism is the step by step sequence of elementary reactions by which overall chemical reaction occurs. A chemical mechanism is a theoretical conjecture that tries to describe in detail what takes place at each stage ...
, the sequence of reactions by which overall chemical change occurs *
Antikythera mechanism The Antikythera mechanism ( , ) is an Ancient Greece, Ancient Greek hand-powered orrery (model of the Solar System). It is the oldest known example of an Analog computer, analogue computer. It could be used to predict astronomy, astronomical ...
, an ancient Greek analog computer *
Theory of operation A theory of operation is a description of how a device or system should work. It is often included in documentation, especially maintenance/service documentation, or a user manual. It aids troubleshooting by providing the troubleshooter with ...
, a description of how a device or system should work *
Machine (disambiguation) A machine is a device that uses energy to perform some activity or task. Machine, Machines, Machinery, The Machine, or The Machines may also refer to: Term of art More specific applications of the general term * Machine (mechanical) device de ...
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Mechanical Mechanical may refer to: Machine * Machine (mechanical), a system of mechanisms that shape the actuator input to achieve a specific application of output forces and movement * Mechanical calculator, a device used to perform the basic operations o ...
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Mechanics (disambiguation) Mechanic, mechanical, mechanician, or mechanics may refer to: Professions * Mechanic, a person who uses tools to build, fix and maintain machinery ** Aircraft Maintenance Technician, or aircraft mechanic, a person who repairs aircraft ** Auto mec ...
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