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engineering

engineering

770 3.7
Work that uses science to design and build machines, structures, or systems
  • noun
  • /ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ingeniería
  • The new bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering that connects two cities.
  • mechanical engineering
  • engineering and technology
  • engineering science

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Examples

  • Manuel was telling me that he studied civil engineering at Miami state for two years.

  • They help to attract students to engineering and to scientific studies.

  • So I tried to do some engineering problems from this book.

  • So if you are an engineering major, respect.

  • I went into the engineering program.

  • There are just so many different fields of engineering than when I went to school.

    Academic text (2011)
  • I finally put that master's degree in engineering to good use.

  • Hi, I'm a chemical engineering student.

  • There is mounting evidence, however, that current methods of systems engineering are reaching their limits.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Yeah, well, I originally wanted to get into engineering, but now I think I'm leaning more towards biotechnology.

Synonyms

Eng
vsengineering
  • Jargon
1 4.9

The study and work of designing and building machines or structures

has identical meaning but is a written abbreviation rather than full form
engineering science
vsengineering
  • Specialized
4.1

The study of how science helps design and build useful structures and machines

is broader and includes technology building and mathematical knowledge

Compounds

genetic engineering
  • Specialized
27 4.1

Changing the genes of plants or animals to give them new traits

11 3.9

The study and design of machines and systems that use electricity

9 3.9

The study of how to design, build, and use machines like engines and tools

chemical engineering
  • Specialized
8 4.1

A field that designs machines and processes using chemistry to make products like fuels and plastics

A college that teaches how to design and build machines and structures

civil engineering
  • Specialized
4 3.5

Work that plans, builds, and looks after public things like roads, bridges, and dams

1 5.3

The study and work of designing, building, and operating aircraft like airplanes and helicopters

A very impressive building, machine, or design that shows great skill

nuclear engineering
  • Specialized
1 4.7

The study and work of designing and running machines that make energy from atoms

1 4.4

The design and making of cars and their parts

military engineering
  • Specialized
1 5.5

Work that plans, builds, and keeps military roads and communications working

1 4.5

Study of designing and improving systems in factories that make goods using people and machines

power engineering
  • Specialized
1 4.2

The study of how to make, move, and use electricity in systems like generators and power grids

energy engineering
  • Specialized
3.7

Work to make energy use more efficient and create new energy sources

engineering science
  • Specialized
4.1

The study of how science helps design and build useful structures and machines

5.1

A field that designs and builds safe, strong buildings and manages their heating and cooling

A university degree for students who study engineering

A university degree after a bachelor's that focuses on engineering research

hydraulic engineering
  • Specialized
4.6

Field that uses and controls moving water to design dams and canals

naval engineering
  • Specialized
6.0

To design, build, and operate ships and other sea vessels

pre-engineering
  • Specialized
5.1

A course that prepares students to study engineering at university

How Practical

technology
3.0
engineering
  • Specialized
770 3.7
applied science
  • Specialized
1 3.8
to research
300 3.1

Surface Forms

engineering singular
engineerings plural

Morphology

engineering = engineer (semi-transparent) = engineer + ing

The form is clearly built from 'engineer' plus '-ing', but the resulting noun names a discipline or field rather than simply an ongoing action.

Etymology

The word engineering comes from engine, which came from the old Latin word ingenium meaning 'inborn skill' or 'clever device'. So engineering is about using skill and clever ideas to design, build, and use machines or systems.