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engineering
/ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/
[/ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/]
applied design and building
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The use of scientific knowledge to design and build machines, structures, and systems.
Example
Civil engineering made it possible to build bridges that safely carry thousands of cars each day.
Civil engineering made it possible to build bridges that safely carry thousands of cars each day.
Etymology
From 'engineer', from Old French 'engigneor', from Latin 'ingenium' (cleverness, talent).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for branches such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.