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单词 engineering
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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

Example Sentences

This control panel is a good example of smart engineering.
Recent Examples on the Web With better engineering, perhaps a compromise could be reached. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 The bulk of the book focuses on these grand themes of change, speckled with pithy tidbits of automotive and engineering history. Mark Yost, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Over the years, scientists have mined chitin from crustacean shells for everything from tissue engineering to making biodegradable plastic. Miriam Fauzia, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 With Kwon’s hiring, the new graphics and engineering team is complete. Sfchroniclepr, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Though immersed in agriculture from a young age, Gilliatte pursued engineering in college. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2022 Most come from start-ups and don’t have Ferretti’s financial and engineering resources, along with the Riva brand name. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 Tough-tech startups typically try to solve big problems in areas like climate change or hunger by achieving a scientific or engineering breakthrough. Anissa Gardizy, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Their engineering subdues torrential floods from heavy rains or snowmelt by slowing water. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

engineering

noun

en·​gi·​neer·​ing ˌen-jə-ˈnir-iŋ How to pronounce engineering (audio)
: the application of science to the goal of creating useful machines (as automobiles) or structures (as roads and dams)
industrial engineering
computer engineering

engineering 1 of 2

noun

as in management

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • management
  • logistics
  • manipulation
  • administration
  • government
  • handling
  • operation
  • governance
  • leadership
  • running
  • supervision
  • conduct
  • control
  • regulation
  • stewardship
  • oversight
  • guidance
  • superintendence
  • machination
  • direction
  • presidency
  • superintendency
  • care
  • intendance
  • agency
  • generalship
  • protection
  • rulership
  • charge
  • custody
  • guardianship
  • ward
  • safekeeping
  • keeping
  • trust
  • lap
  • tutelage
  • aegis
  • codirection
  • coadministration
  • comanagement
  • egis

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

  • negotiating
  • plotting
  • manipulating
  • maneuvering
  • arranging
  • managing
  • framing
  • finagling
  • finessing
  • wangling
  • contriving
  • masterminding
  • machinating
  • handling
  • concerting
  • conducting
  • brewing
  • concluding
  • hammering out
  • working out
  • intriguing
  • scheming
  • compassing
  • directing
  • conniving
  • concocting
  • hatching
  • quarterbacking
  • gerrymandering
  • commanding
  • running
  • captaining
  • angling (for)
  • cooking (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • bungling
  • mangling
  • butchering
  • mishandling
  • fumbling
  • gumming (up)
  • botching
  • blowing
  • messing (up)
  • flubbing
  • bobbling
  • muffing
  • lousing up
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