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Meaning of inner workings | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The mechanisms that function internally to a system and are not outwardly visible

plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Deutsch Innenleben
Français rouages

Examples

“Nobody really understands the inner workings of politics.”
“After more than 18 months in non-protected storage, they have needed significant patching and repair work to bodyshells and inner workings before they can enter service.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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