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noun en·gi·neer·ing \-ˈnir-iÅ‹\

: the work of designing and creating large structures (such as roads and bridges) or new products or systems by using scientific methods

: the control or direction of something (such as behavior)

Full Definition of ENGINEERING

1

:  the activities or function of an engineer

2

a :  the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people

b :  the design and manufacture of complex products <software engineering>

3

:  calculated manipulation or direction (as of behavior) <social engineering> — compare genetic engineering

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Examples of ENGINEERING

1. This control panel is a good example of smart engineering.

First Known Use of ENGINEERING

1720

Rhymes with ENGINEERING

fictioneering, mountaineering, power steering