The phrase "internal workings" refers to the inner mechanisms or processes of something. It describes the detailed and often hidden aspects of how something functions or operates. Full definition
Process metaphysics asserts that agency is found only in the complex internal workings of an actual occasion. (religion-online.org)
This white paper looks at the period of the increased volatility in the financial markets leading up to and on November 8th and provides valuable insights into internal workings of risk parity strategies during periods of heightened volatility. (markovprocesses.com)
Susan Fowler, the former Uber engineer whose blog post about the company's troubling internal workings eventually led to the ouster of its CEO Travis Kalanick, has a new message for the Supreme Court: get rid of arbitration agreements. (techcrunch.com)