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Engineering

//ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology. uncountable, usually

    "One of the hidden glories of Victorian engineering is proper drains. Isolating a city’s effluent and shipping it away in underground sewers has probably saved more lives than any medical procedure except vaccination."

  2. 2
    the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry wordnet
  3. 3
    The area aboard a ship where the engine is located. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located wordnet
  5. 5
    Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s). uncountable, usually
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  1. 6
    the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems wordnet
  2. 7
    Designates the office area of the professional engineering staff. uncountable, usually
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of engineer form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Etymology 1

From engineer + -ing.

Etymology 2

From engineer + -ing.

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