A machine is a physical system that uses power to apply forces and control movement to perform an action. The term is commonly applied to artificial devices, such as those employing engines or motors, but also to natural biological macromolecules, such as molecular machines.

The meaning of MACHINE is a mechanically, electrically, or electronically operated device for performing a task. How to use machine in a sentence.

machine, device, having a unique purpose, that augments or replaces human or animal effort for the accomplishment of physical tasks.

Machines are often designed to yield a high mechanical advantage to reduce the effort needed to do that work. A simple machine is a wheel, a lever, or an inclined plane.

MACHINE definition: 1. a piece of equipment with several moving parts that uses power to do a particular type of work…. Learn more.

Of, relating to, or felt to resemble a machine: machine repairs; machine politics.

At its simplest, a machine is an invention that does a job better and faster and more powerfully than a human being.

There are 26 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun machine, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

A machine is a device, equipment, or apparatus composed of one or more parts that uses energy to perform intended actions. It is typically designed to efficiently convert one type of energy into another to complete a particular task or duty.

Definition of machine noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.