engineering
//ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ//
Forms
- Plural
- engineerings
Definitions
1.present participle and gerund of engineer
1.The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
- One of the hidden glories of Victorian engineering is proper drains. Isolating a city’s effluent and shipping it away in underground sewers has probably saved more lives than any medical procedure except vaccination.
2.The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
3.Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s).
4.Designates the office area of the professional engineering staff.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2443
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Word family
Etymology
From engineer + -ing.