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engineering

[ en-juh-neer-ing ]

noun

  1. the art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences, as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines, bridges, buildings, mines, ships, and chemical plants.
  2. the action, work, or profession of an engineer.
  3. Digital Technology. the art or process of designing and programming computer systems:

    computer engineering;

    software engineering.

  4. skillful or artful contrivance; maneuvering.


engineering

/ ˌɛ²Ô»åÏôɪˈ²Ôɪə°ùɪŋ /

noun

  1. the profession of applying scientific principles to the design, construction, and maintenance of engines, cars, machines, etc ( mechanical engineering ), buildings, bridges, roads, etc ( civil engineering ), electrical machines and communication systems ( electrical engineering ), chemical plant and machinery ( chemical engineering ), or aircraft ( aeronautical engineering ) See also military engineering
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engineering

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  1. The application of science to practical uses such as the design of structures, machines, and systems. Engineering has many specialities such as civil engineering, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

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  • ±è°ù±ðe²Ô·²µ¾±Â·²Ô±ð±ð°ùi²Ô²µ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of engineering1

First recorded in 1710–20; engineer + -ing 1
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Less than a year later, as a college freshman in Texas, Zhong was hired by Google for a software engineering position that typically requires an advanced degree.

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"Senedd ministers must commission an urgent engineering review of this stretch of road to fully assess the risks and identify what measures can be taken to avoid more lives being lost," he said.

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Fans of PC games will immediately feel at home with this, and it's a neat bit of engineering to be able to switch up on-the-fly without having to enter any menus.

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However, exports in key sectors like electronics, engineering goods - automobile parts, industrial machines - and marine products could take a hit.

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Jack Black, however, is a feat of engineering: a round peg who fits perfectly into this square-centric land.

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