What does workings mean?
Workings means plural of working..
Workings
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
plural of working..
Definitions by Sense
- plural of working.
- The internal mechanism of some device or system.
- The parts of a quarry or mine that are being (or has been) worked.
Example Sentences
Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers. Piling debt onto companies’ balance-sheets is only a small part of what leveraged buy-outs are about, they insist. Improving the workings of the businesses they take over is just as core to their calling, if not more so. Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for workings?
Common synonyms include works, working.
What is the opposite of workings?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use workings in a sentence?
Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers. Piling debt onto companies’ balance-sheets is only a small part of what leveraged buy-outs are about, they insist. Improving the workings of the businesses they take over is just as core to their calling, if not more so. Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster.
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