mechanical engineering
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noun
the branch of engineering dealing with the design and production of machinery.
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British Dictionary definitions for mechanical engineering
mechanical engineering
noun
the branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of machines and machinery
Derived forms of mechanical engineering
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Scientific definitions for mechanical engineering
mechanical engineering
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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