social engineering
noun
Definition of social engineering
: management of human beings in accordance with their place and function in society : applied social science
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First Known Use of social engineering
1899
SOCIAL ENGINEERING Defined for English Language Learners
social engineering
noun
Definition of social engineering for English Language Learners
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: the practice of making laws or using other methods to influence public opinion and solve social problems or improve social conditions
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