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mechanical engineering
Also known as machine construction, mechanic engineering, mechanical construction
type of engineering discipline (not the studies)
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Mechanical engineering is the field of engineering that designs, builds, and improves machines and mechanical systems. It matters because these machines and systems are fundamental to how modern society functions, from everyday appliances to large industrial equipment.
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Various machine components used in mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is the study of physical machines and mechanisms that may involve force and movement. It is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering branches.