Engineering

Word ENGINEERING
Character 11
Hyphenation en gi neer ing
Pronunciations /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Engineering"

What do we mean by engineering?

The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems. noun

The profession of or the work performed by an engineer. noun

Skillful maneuvering or direction. noun

The art of constructing and using engines or machines; the art of executing civil or military works which require a special knowledge or use of machinery, or of the principles of mechanics. Abbreviated engineering noun

Careful management; manœuvering. noun

Originally, the art of managing engines; in its modern and extended sense, the art and science by which the properties of matter are made useful to man, whether in structures, machines, chemical substances, or living organisms; the occupation and work of an engineer. In the modern sense, the application of mathematics or systematic knowledge beyond the routine skills of practise, for the design of any complex system which performs useful functions, may be considered as engineering, including such abstract tasks as designing software (software engineering). noun

Present participle of engineer. verb

The application of science to the needs of humanity noun

The work of an engineer noun

The profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to use economically the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. noun

The area aboard a ship where the engine is located noun

The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems noun

A room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located noun

The practical application of science to commerce or industry noun

To design, construct or manage something as an engineer.

To alter or construct something by means of genetic engineering.

To plan or achieve some goal by contrivance or guile; to wangle or finagle.

To control motion of substance; to change motion.

To work as an engineer.

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The word "engineering" in example sentences

I'm not paying for it, 'blunt arrogance', These two ladies will realise one day its engineering the nation, not 'domestic engineering'_ "There are lessons to learn .." ❋ Unknown (2010)

After earning a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the University of Michigan, Page decided to concentrate on computer engineering at Stanford University, where he met Sergey Brin. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He received a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1968 and a master's degree in structural engineering from California State University at North Ridge in 1973. ❋ Post (2010)

That doesn't sound like engineering at all, so you should have truly excellent reasons for saying engineering is responsible for an approach that leaves out two critical steps in engineering as we know it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

BA and MA in engineering from the University of Illinois at CU, as well as a connection with T. Boone Pickets, and many notices in the India Times. ❋ Unknown (2008)

As it stands, going from a BS to a PhD in engineering is a money-losing proposition. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Such protein engineering is also of importance in modern biotechnology and drug design. ❋ Unknown (1997)

A native of Fredericton and a graduate in engineering from the University of New Brunswick (which recently conferred an honorary doctorate in science on him) he has spent all his working life with the Canadian General Electric Company. ❋ Unknown (1960)

Except for United States 'Army Aero Service during World War I, Mr. Gordon has been identified with the transit industry since his degree in engineering from the University of Illinois in 1912. ❋ Unknown (1943)

I do not believe the term engineering should be merged with Engineer. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I don't care about your opinion on whether engineering is a better metaphor for a cave fish's eyes than selection – I just want you to admit that you were wrong to claim that Orr's review supported this opinion. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Now, with Social Security what we need to do is follow that same what I call engineering process. ❋ Unknown (2000)

This actually sounds a lot like what biologists do normally, although they might not call it "engineering". ❋ Unknown (2009)

I have studied science to some extent and worked in engineering which is very concrete and practical. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And it’s not like you can just accidentally take a class in engineering and decide to major in it — you have to know going in to college that engineering is what you want to do. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Unemployed after working over 30 years in engineering, UK and abroad. on April 17, 2009 at 9: 30 am | Reply David ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

I am still in engineering and that is what I now put up with on a near daily basis. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2009)

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