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engineering
noun en·gi·neer·ing \-ˈnir-iŋ\
: the work of designing and creating large structures (such as roads and bridges) or new products or systems by using scientific methods
: the control or direction of something (such as behavior)
Full Definition of ENGINEERING
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
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First Known Use of ENGINEERING
1720
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engineering
noun en·gi·neer·ing \ˌen-jə-ˈnir-iŋ\
Definition of ENGINEERING for Kids
: the application of science to the goal of creating useful machines (as automobiles) or structures (as roads and dams) <industrial engineering> <computer engineering>
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