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Vinony

engineering

noun

  1. applied science
  2. devisement in a technical manner
L12179 on Wikidata ↗

adjective

  1. contriving, scheming
L1403516 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ / /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree English engineer English -ing English engineering From engineer + -ing.

  1. The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.

    “One of the hidden glories of Victorian engineering is proper drains. Isolating a city’s effluent and shipping it away in underground sewers has probably saved more lives than any medical procedure except vaccination.”

  2. The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
  3. Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s).
  4. Designates the office area of the professional engineering staff.

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English engineer English -ing English engineering From engineer + -ing.

  1. present participle and gerund of engineer