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
1
The internal mechanism or process by which something operates.
"Few people understand the inner workings of the stock market."
2
The tunnels or areas of a mine or quarry that have been or are being worked.
"The main platforms are unusually far apart, because the two centre tracks were lifted after the East Coast Main Line was diverted in 1983 to avoid now defunct new coal workings."
— , Lifts at Selby by next summer (2022)
"The old mine workings were flooded after decades of neglect."
How to use workings
Learner’s notesIn 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.
