software engineering
ˈsɔːftˌwɛr ˌɛnʤɪˈnɪrɪŋ
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Definition of software engineering - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

developmentTECH.field using engineering ideas to design and build softwareTECH.
  • Software engineering is important for building reliable programs.
  • She studies software engineering to build scalable systems.
  • Software engineering requires both design skills and testing.
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Expressions with software

cutting edge softwaren.
software with the latest technology and features
Our company develops cutting edge software for virtual reality.
free softwaren.
software available at no cost
The app store offers many free software options.
email softwaren.
computer program used to send receive and organize electronic mail messages
I installed new email software to manage my work inbox more efficiently.
software industryn.
business sector that creates sells and supports computer programs and related services
The software industry has grown quickly with the rise of mobile devices.
project management softwaren.
software to organize and manage tasks efficiently
Project management software helps teams stay on track.
software engineern.
professional who maintains and improves software systems
The software engineer updated the system to enhance performance.

Expressions with engineering

engineering schooln.
institution teaching engineering and technical subjects
She graduated from a prestigious engineering school.
financial engineeringn.
manipulation of financial figures to create misleading results
The company was accused of financial engineering to hide its debts..
engineering departmentn.
part of an organization that designs or maintains technical systems or products
The engineering department fixed the software bug affecting customer accounts.
engineering managern.
person who leads engineers and coordinates their technical projects and work
The engineering manager scheduled a meeting to review the product design.
engineering servicesn.
professional technical work done by engineers for clients or organizations
The company provides engineering services for bridge and tunnel projects.
engineering firmn.
company that provides planning and design services for technical projects
The engineering firm designed the new bridge for the city council.
environmental engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing systems that protect nature and human health
She decided to study environmental engineering at university.
structural engineeringn.
branch of engineering designing safe stable structures that carry forces
She decided to study structural engineering at university.
agricultural engineeringn.
branch of engineering that designs tools and systems for farming and food
She studied agricultural engineering to design better irrigation systems for dry regions.
construction engineeringn.
branch of engineering focused on planning and building structures and infrastructure
She decided to study construction engineering at university.

Terms related to software engineering

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Terms with software engineering included in their meaning

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design patternn.
software engineering
documented method for solving software design issues
standards compliantadj.
software engineering
fully supporting all relevant published standards
frameworkn.
software engineering
reusable code environment for applications
class diagramn.
software engineering
visual representation of system's classes and relationships
computational modeln.
software engineering
representation of a system using computational methods
computer-aided engineeringn.
design software
software tools for simulation and analysis in engineering
continuous deliveryn.
software engineering
approach in software for frequent, reliable releases
orthogonaladj.
software engineering
aspects treated separately

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  1. French:génie logiciel, ...
  2. German:Softwaretechnik, ...
  3. Italian:ingegneria del software, ...
  4. Spanish:ingeniería de software, ...
  5. Portuguese:engenharia de software, ...
  6. Chinese:软件工程, ...
  7. Japanese:ソフトウェア工学, ...
  8. Arabic:هَنْدَسَة البَرْمَجِيَّات, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַנְדָּסַת תּוֹכְנָה, ...
  10. Russian:инжиниринг программного обеспечения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:програмна інженерія, ...
  12. Hindi:सॉफ्टवेयर अभियांत्रिकी, ...
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