engineering 1 of 2

noun

Definition of engineeringnext
as in management

Related Words

Relevance

engineering

2 of 2

verb

present participle of engineer
as in negotiating
to plan out usually with subtle skill or care the mayor engineered an agreement to have a major league team play in our city

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of engineering
Noun
Cost and contract logistics aside, the mere size of Starship poses significant engineering risks outside the station's safety margins. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. — August 24, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
His latest challenge has been engineering a turnaround for Barnes & Noble. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Standard wide-field-of-view AR-HUDs have historically been engineering nightmares. — New Atlas, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for engineering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engineering
  1. management
  2. negotiating
  3. logistics
  4. plotting
  5. manipulation
  6. manipulating
  7. government
  8. arranging
Noun
  • Emergency management is warning people in the area to expect smoke and traffic delays.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The package includes communications, electrical power, and thermal management systems.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of management
Verb
  • Under it, the USAF can issue individual work orders as engines need attention, without negotiating a completely new contract each time.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The author advises negotiating exit terms fiercely, choosing fewer, aligned investors, and building sellable systems from day one, whether or not outside capital is involved.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of negotiating
Noun
  • Automating parts of a logistics workflow is not the same thing as building homes without construction workers.
    — Svenja Gudell, Fortune, 18 July 2026
  • For a logistics-heavy region like Northeast Florida, that distinction matters.
    — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 July 2026
Definition of logistics
Verb
  • The mathematics doctoral student is trying to convince authorities that a Silicon Valley billionaire is plotting domestic nuclear terrorism.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Even the Cinerama Dome is plotting a comeback thanks to Sony and Alamo Drafthouse.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of plotting
Noun
  • If a political organization uses AI to persuade voters, this is human political manipulation mediated by AI.
    — Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • George Orwell’s dystopian classic blends political and science fiction into a chilling panorama of high-level surveillance and manipulation.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of manipulation
Verb
  • The experiment, therefore, suggests that empty space itself could become a new tool for manipulating quantum matter, much like other efforts to push the limits of superconducting materials.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Herrouet was arrested in November and charged with grand theft and running a scheme to defraud by employing relatives and manipulating payroll expenses, according to the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of manipulating
Noun
  • Structural inflation, fueled by government deficits, AI investments, low unemployment rates, growing trade barriers and energy disruptions, is reshaping the landscape for markets, according to Fidelity International.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The healthcare industry's voluntary agreements appeal to voters who feel government regulation drives up costs and places unnecessary burdens on businesses, some supporters say.
    — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of government
Verb
  • Trump has privately discussed arranging an in-person meeting with Kim during his next trip to Asia, likely in November, the Journal said, when he is expected to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China.
    — Anniek Bao,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The musician in charge curates the guest experience, creating the soundtrack, collaborating on food and beverage menus, and arranging one-of-a-kind onsite performances that make a weekend feel like a complete all-access adventure.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of arranging

Browse Nearby Words

engineered
engineering
engineers
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engineering. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on engineering

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about engineering

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of devolve

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Commonly Misspelled Words
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Why do we say 'break a leg'?

16 Glee-ridden Words from Schitt's Creek
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
alt-684346df967d5
Add A Letter Quiz Pick the letter that goes in the same spot in fou...
See All