noun

engineering

ehn-zhih-NEER-rihng

noun

The application of science and mathematics to design, build, and maintain machines, structures, and systems.

"She studied mechanical engineering at university."

"The dam is a remarkable feat of engineering."

How to Use Engineering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe practical science of designing and building things, from bridges to software.

Common pairings

civil engineering software engineering feat of engineering

engineerings plural

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She studied mechanical _____ at university.

From engineer + the suffix -ing.

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