machination
noun
/ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/
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/ˌmæʃɪˈneɪʃən/
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- (chiefly, in the plural) A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes. [from circa 1473]
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machination
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machine
noun
/-ˈʃɪn/
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/mə-/
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/məˈʃiːn/
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/mɛˈʃin/
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- A device that directs and controls energy, often in the form of movement or electricity, to produce a certain effect.
- (historical) A contrivance in the Ancient Greek theatre for indicating a change of scene, by means of which a god might cross the stage or deliver a divine message; the deus ex machina.
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machine
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