engineering B1 Topic:Tools, Machines & Construction US /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ UK /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ See IPA manual Freq #5108 Meanings 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. 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 Common collocations mechanical engineering Adjective + noun Etymology AI details From engineer + -ing. Topics Tools, Machines & Construction External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # engineering **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ **Frequency rank:** 5108 ## Meanings 1. The work of using science and maths to design and build machines, structures, and systems. 2. The practical application of science to industry and the building of useful things. ## Examples - The student had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study. - Modern engineering has made bridges far safer than they were a century ago. ## Derived Forms - engineeringly - geoengineering - non-engineering - nonengineering ## Related Forms - science ## Etymology From engineer + -ing. ## AI Etymology Engineering is formed from engineer + -ing. In current use, the main senses are “The work of using science and maths to design and build machines, structures, and systems” and “The practical application of science to industry and the building of useful things”. ## Topics - Tools, Machines & Construction markdown