noun Uncommon

workings

Workings (noun) means the internal mechanism or process by which something operates. Example: “Few people understand the inner workings of the stock market.”

noun

The internal mechanism or process by which something operates.

"Few people understand the inner workings of the stock market."

The tunnels or areas of a mine or quarry that have been or are being worked.

"The old mine workings were flooded after decades of neglect."

How to use workings

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow something works internally, or the dug-out parts of a mine.

Common pairings

inner workings mine workings

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Frequently asked questions

What does “workings” mean?

The word “workings” means the internal mechanism or process by which something operates. In plain terms, how something works internally, or the dug-out parts of a mine.

How do you use “workings” in a sentence?

Here is “workings” used in a sentence: “Few people understand the inner workings of the stock market.”

What part of speech is “workings”?

“Workings” is a noun.

Is “workings” a common word?

“Workings” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “workings” have?

“Workings” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the internal mechanism or process by which something operates.