Mechanism

Mechanism ( Pl: mechanisms, gr: μηχανή mechané, machine ',' tool ') is:

In physics and technology for a derived from the strength gauge definition of the machine
In the art for a construction of the gearing
In philosophy and philosophy of science for the outdated doctrine that tries to explain all causal- mechanical, see mechanicism
A diagnostic term used to describe numerical reasoning computationally weak students: mechanism (fault diagnosis )

Synonym of Operation:

In the natural sciences in general for the function and mode of action in a system, see Function ( system theory )
In the chemical industry for a succession of elementary steps within a chemical reaction, the reaction mechanism