engineering
ˌɛnʤəˈnɪrɪŋ
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Noun

1.
technologyTECH.profession of designing and constructing engines or structuresTECH.
  • She pursued a career in engineering after college.
civil engineering mechanical engineering
2.
technical disciplineTECH.design and building of machines, structures, and systemsTECH.
  • She studied engineering at the university..
applied science technology

Adjective

1.
designTECH.related to the design and construction of engines or machinesTECH.
  • He has an engineering background in automotive design.
industrial mechanical technical
2.
technologyTECH.involving technical or scientific methodsTECH.
  • The project required an engineering approach to solve the issues.
scientific technical
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Images of engineering

  • engineering: area on a ship where the engine is located
    area on a ship where the engine is located

Expressions with engineering

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institution teaching engineering and technical subjects
She graduated from a prestigious engineering school.
manipulation of financial figures to create misleading results
The company was accused of financial engineering to hide its debts..
part of an organization that designs or maintains technical systems or products
The engineering department fixed the software bug affecting customer accounts.
person who leads engineers and coordinates their technical projects and work
The engineering manager scheduled a meeting to review the product design.
professional technical work done by engineers for clients or organizations
The company provides engineering services for bridge and tunnel projects.
company that provides planning and design services for technical projects
The engineering firm designed the new bridge for the city council.

Origin of engineering

Latin, ingenium (talent) + -ing (suffix)

Terms with engineering included in their meaning

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engineering
process of building structures like houses and roads
engineering
person who designs and builds machines
business
person with highest responsibility for engineering work in an organization or project
engineering
join two pieces of equipment to work together
engineering
related to the design and construction of machines
engineering
part of a machine performing a specific function
study
branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences
design
designed and built using engineering principles

Examples of engineering in a sentence

  • The engineering team developed a new bridge design.
  • He has a degree in engineering.
  • Engineering requires a lot of math and science.
  • The project's success was due to careful engineering.
  • Political engineering won him the election.
  • He spent hours working in the engineering.

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  1. French:ingénierie, industriel, ...
  2. German:Ingenieurwesen, ingenieurtechnisch, ...
  3. Italian:ingegneria, ingegneristico, ...
  4. Spanish:ingeniería, ingenieril, ...
  5. Portuguese:engenharia, de engenharia, ...
  6. Chinese:工程, 工程的, ...
  7. Japanese:工学, 工学的な, ...
  8. Arabic:الهَنْدَسَة, هَنْدَسِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַנְדָּסָה, הַנְדָּסִי, ...
  10. Russian:инженерия, инженерный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інженерія, інженерний, ...
  12. Hindi:अभियांत्रिकी, तकनीकी, ...
engineer
ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪr

Definition of engineer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technical designperson who designs and builds structures or machines
  • The engineer designed the new bridge.
builder designer
2.
train operationUSperson who operates or drives a trainUS
  • The engineer ensured the train ran smoothly.
conductor
3.
militaryTECH.military member skilled in construction and engineeringTECH.
  • The engineer built fortifications for the army.
combat engineer sapper
4.
event manipulationperson who manipulates events or situations
  • He was the engineer behind the successful campaign.
manipulator schemer strategist

Verb

tr.
1.
technical designdesign and construct machines or structures
  • They engineered the new bridge to withstand earthquakes.
construct design devise
2.
manipulationplan or achieve goals through clever means
  • She engineered the merger between the two companies.
manipulate orchestrate
3.
planningskillfully arrange for something to occur
  • He engineered a meeting between the conflicting parties..
arrange orchestrate
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Expressions with engineer

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person who designs systems for clean water and waste removal
The sanitary engineer improved the city's water and waste systems.
manipulate people to gain confidential information
Hackers often social engineer to access secure systems.
person who designs and builds machines
The mechanical engineer designed a new type of engine.
person with highest responsibility for engineering work in an organization or project
The chief engineer approved the final design changes before production began.
professional who maintains and improves software systems
The software engineer updated the system to enhance performance.
person who operates a train
The railroad engineer carefully navigated the train through the mountains.

Origin of engineer

Old French, engin (skill) + -eer (agent)

Examples of engineer in a sentence

  • The engineer presented the blueprint for the machine.
  • The engineer waved as the train passed by.
  • An experienced engineer can handle any train emergency.
  • The engineer designed a new bridge for the troops.
  • An engineer was called to repair the damaged runway.
  • The engineer of the plot was never discovered.

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  1. French:ingénieur, concevoir, ...
  2. German:Ingenieur, konstruieren, ...
  3. Italian:ingegnere, progettare, ...
  4. Spanish:ingeniero, diseñar y construir, ...
  5. Portuguese:engenheiro, projetar e construir, ...
  6. Chinese:工程师, 设计建造, ...
  7. Japanese:エンジニア, 設計施工する, ...
  8. Arabic:مهندس, صَمَّمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְהַנְדֵּס, לְהַנְדֵּס, ...
  10. Russian:инженер, проектировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інженер, проєктувати, ...
  12. Hindi:अभियंता, अभिकल्पित करना, ...
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