noun
verb
Freq #5108
Meanings
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1
noun
The work of using science and maths to design and build machines, structures, and systems.
The student had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study.
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2
noun
The practical application of science to industry and the building of useful things.
Modern engineering has made bridges far safer than they were a century ago.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
noun
· the work of using science...
technology
2
noun
· the practical application...
technology
Word family
Derived forms
engineeringlygeoengineeringnon-engineeringnonengineering
Related forms
science
Etymology
From engineer + -ing.