engineering

noun

en·​gi·​neer·​ing ˌen-jə-ˈnir-iŋ How to pronounce engineering (audio)
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

Examples of engineering in a Sentence

This control panel is a good example of smart engineering.
Recent Examples on the Web The tricky balancing act, though, is to rearrange curricular standards to make two accommodations at the same time: increase specific technical skills – STEM: science, technology, engineering, math – while developing a broader approach to the liberal arts. Eli Amdur, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024 Besides cash, Toyota has been providing manufacturing and engineering expertise as Joby ramps up production in a new facility. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2024 It was put together by Ohio State University's Buckeye Current team of engineering students, with the Venturi Group's design office providing input on the bike’s design, suspension, battery, gearbox, setup and stability optimization. New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024 Our plan is to build these spaces, pay for maintenance and engineering, and let the centers give out the time slots for people to use them. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for engineering 

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Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of engineering was in 1697

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“Engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engineering. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

engineering

noun
en·​gi·​neer·​ing ˌen-jə-ˈni(ə)r-iŋ How to pronounce engineering (audio)
: the science or profession of developing and using nature's power and resources in ways that are useful to people (as in designing and building roads, bridges, dams, or machines and in creating new products)
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