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mechanical engineering

noun
  1. the branch of engineering dealing with the design and production of machinery.
Related formsmechanical engineer, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for mechanical engineering

mechanical engineering

noun
  1. the branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of machines and machinery
Derived Formsmechanical engineer, noun
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mechanical engineering in Science

mechanical engineering

  1. The branch of engineering that specializes in the design, production, and uses of machines. The physics of mechanics is widely used in mechanical engineering.
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