machines (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /məˈʃiːnz/

Definition

A device or piece of equipment that uses power to perform a task, often by using moving parts.

Examples

• Modern agricultural machines have greatly increased food production.

• She learned to operate the complex machines in the laboratory.

• The assembly line relies on a series of automated machines.

How to Use machines

machine learning (collocation)

A type of artificial intelligence that allows computer systems to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. — "Machine learning algorithms are used in many applications, from recommendation systems to medical diagnosis."

machine gun (collocation)

A firearm that can fire bullets rapidly and continuously. — "The soldiers were equipped with a heavy machine gun for defense."

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