Engineering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Engineering is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of engineer.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of engineer.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
- The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
- Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s).
- Designates the office area of the professional engineering staff.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- engineerings
Synonyms for engineering
Depending on context, synonyms include technology.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include technology, technician, technological, design, technical, analytical.
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