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• present participle of engineer.

engineering

American  

[en-juh-neer-ing] / ˌɛn dʒəˈnɪər ɪŋ /

noun

• engineering
  plural

1. the art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences, as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines, bridges, buildings, mines, ships, and chemical plants.

2. the action, work, or profession of an engineer.

3. Digital Technology. the art or process of designing and programming computer systems.

   computer engineering;

   software engineering.

4. skillful or artful contrivance; maneuvering.

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engineering British  

/ ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ /

noun

1. the profession of applying scientific principles to the design, construction, and maintenance of engines, cars, machines, etc ( mechanical engineering ), buildings, bridges, roads, etc ( civil engineering ), electrical machines and communication systems ( electrical engineering ), chemical plant and machinery ( chemical engineering ), or aircraft ( aeronautical engineering ) See also military engineering

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engineering Scientific  

/ ĕn′jə-nîr′ĭng /

1. The application of science to practical uses such as the design of structures, machines, and systems. Engineering has many specialities such as civil engineering, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• nonengineering
  noun
• preengineering
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• engineering
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of engineering

First recorded in 1710–20; engineer + -ing ¹

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Explanation

If you're good at engineering that means you're able to apply scientific or mathematical ideas to real-world projects like designing a bridge, building a radio tower, and of course, designing engines. Think of engineering as the field where science, math, and technology meet. If you like to understand how things work and like building new things even more, then consider going into engineering. The word comes, predictably enough, from the word engine. You wouldn't want a poet designing the engine of your airplane, would you? Me neither.

Example Sentences

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engineering

Germany's carmakers are now trying to shift engineering east, both to stay competitive in the Chinese market as well as to integrate technologies developed there into cars sold abroad.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

“We have launched a comprehensive review of ride safety across our entire portfolio, supported by independent third-party engineering and inspection specialists.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Stephen Lane, the founder and CEO of Propstore, described the Batman vehicle as an "extraordinary feat of filmmaking and engineering".

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

The results suggest that molecular flexibility, once viewed as an obstacle to precise nanoparticle assembly, can instead become a powerful tool for engineering new material structures.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Zach just got accepted to University of Washington on a full scholarship to study financial engineering.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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