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IELTS BNC: 1815 COCA: 2385

engineering

noun

en·​gi·​neer·​ing ˌen-jə-ˈnir-iŋ How to pronounce engineering (audio)
1
: the activities or function of an engineer
2
a
: the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people
b
: the design and manufacture of complex products
software engineering
3
: calculated manipulation or direction (as of behavior)
social engineering
compare genetic engineering

Example Sentences

This control panel is a good example of smart engineering.
Recent Examples on the Web With better engineering, perhaps a compromise could be reached. Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 The bulk of the book focuses on these grand themes of change, speckled with pithy tidbits of automotive and engineering history. Mark Yost, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 Over the years, scientists have mined chitin from crustacean shells for everything from tissue engineering to making biodegradable plastic. Miriam Fauzia, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2022 With Kwon’s hiring, the new graphics and engineering team is complete. Sfchroniclepr, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Though immersed in agriculture from a young age, Gilliatte pursued engineering in college. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Sep. 2022 Most come from start-ups and don’t have Ferretti’s financial and engineering resources, along with the Riva brand name. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 Tough-tech startups typically try to solve big problems in areas like climate change or hunger by achieving a scientific or engineering breakthrough. Anissa Gardizy, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Their engineering subdues torrential floods from heavy rains or snowmelt by slowing water. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of engineering was in 1697

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