Definitions for engineering

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engineering en·gi·neer·ing

Spelling: [en-juh-neer-ing]

IPA: /ˌɛn dʒəˈnɪər ɪŋ/

Engineering is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 112 anagrams from letters in engineering (eeeggiinnnr).

Definitions for engineering

noun

1. the art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences, as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines, bridges, buildings, mines, ships, and chemical plants.
2. the action, work, or profession of an engineer.
3. Digital Technology. the art or process of designing and programming computer systems:
4. skillful or artful contrivance; maneuvering.
5. a person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering:
6. a person who operates or is in charge of an engine.
7. Also called locomotive engineer. Railroads. a person who operates or is in charge of a locomotive.
8. a member of an army, navy, or air force specially trained in engineering work.
9. Digital Technology. a person skilled in the design and programming of computer systems:
10. a skillful manager:

verb (used with object)

1. to plan, construct, or manage as an engineer:
2. to design or create using the techniques or methods of engineering:
3. to arrange, manage, or carry through by skillful or artful contrivance:

Origin of engineering

First recorded in 1710-20; engineer + -ing¹

Examples for engineering

The above are instances where science has come to the aid of engineering.

It was clumsy enough, but in my eyes a marvel of engineering art.

Pragnell spent three months in Japan engineering prefabricated warehouses.

In engineering, in mining, in invention, there are endless possibilities.

He is also soliciting funds for university fellowships in agronomy and engineering.

Yet by equating their engineering with Teutonic rigor the Germans have created the impression of an exclusive proprietary quality.

I made up my mind to go to Cornell for the course on engineering.

The Great Lakes states, for example, boast the largest concentration of engineering jobs (more than 318,000) of any major region.

Equally rich are the opportunities in other forms of engineering.

Soon she caught the eye of the assistant manager, an engineering student at the University of Minnesota.