mechanical engineering
noun
: a branch of engineering concerned primarily with the industrial application of mechanics and with the production of tools, machinery, and their products
mechanical engineer
noun
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Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Her journey from a mechanical engineering student to the chief technology officer who helped create ChatGPT exemplifies the rapid transformation of both AI technology and the careers of those building it.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, mechanical engineering student Niklas Wenderoth continues to work on the design of the trailer.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
Lawler holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the US Naval Academy and master's degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the National Test Pilot School.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Mechanical engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanical%20engineering. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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