Synonyms of the word

mechanism

• n. (within a machine or machinery) any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission…
• n. Any combination of cams, gears, links, belts, chains and logical mechanical elements.
• n. A group of objects or parts that interact together. (as in Political machine).
• n. A mental, physical, or chemical process.
• n. (philosophy) The theory that all natural phenomena can be explained by physical causes.

device

• n. Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
• n. (computing) A peripheral device; an item of hardware.
• n. A project or scheme, often designed to deceive; a stratagem; an artifice.
• n. (Ireland) An improvised explosive device, home-made bomb.
• n. (rhetoric) A technique that an author or speaker uses to evoke an emotional response in the audience;…
• n. (heraldry) A motto, emblem, or other mark used to distinguish the bearer from others. A device differs…
• n. (archaic) Power of devising; invention; contrivance.
• n. (law) An image used in whole or in part as a trademark or service mark.
• n. (printing) An image or logo denoting official or proprietary authority or provenience.
• n. (obsolete) A spectacle or show.
• n. (obsolete) Opinion; decision.

execution

• n. The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).
• n. The state of being executed (accomplished).
• n. The act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty, or actions so associated.
• n. (law) The carrying into effect of a court judgment, or of a will.
• n. (law) The formal process by which a contract is made valid and put into binding effect.
• n. (computing) The carrying out of an instruction, program or program segment by a computer.

mechanics

• n. (physics) The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on material objects with mass.
• n. The design and construction of machines.
• n. (writing) Spelling and punctuation.
• n. Operation in general; workings.
• n. plural of mechanic.

performance

• n. The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation…
• n. That which is performed or accomplished; a thing done or carried through; an achievement; a deed; an act;…
• n. (art) A live show or concert.
• n. The amount of useful work accomplished estimated in terms of time needed, resources used, etc.