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单词 engineering
释义

engineering

[ en-juh-neer-ing ]
/ ˌɛn dʒəˈnɪər ɪŋ /
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noun

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.
the action, work, or profession of an engineer.
Digital Technology. the art or process of designing and programming computer systems: computer engineering;software engineering.
skillful or artful contrivance; maneuvering.

Origin of engineering

First recorded in 1710–20; engineer + -ing1

OTHER WORDS FROM engineering

non·en·gi·neer·ing, noun, adjectivepre·en·gi·neer·ing, adjective

Words nearby engineering

engin., engine, engine company, engine driver, engineer, engineering, engineering geology, engineer officer, engineer's chain, engine house, engineman
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British Dictionary definitions for engineering

engineering
/ (ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ) /

noun

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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scientific definitions for engineering

engineering
[ ĕn′jə-nîrĭng ]

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.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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