ˌɛnʤəˈnirɪŋ
1
: the work of designing and creating large structures (such as roads and bridges) or new products or systems by using scientific methods
She studied mechanical/civil/chemical engineering.
software engineering
This control panel is a good example of smart engineering.
2
: the control or direction of something (such as behavior)
social engineering
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“Engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/engineering. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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