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engineering

/ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/noun4 syllables

Engineering means: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems.

Synonyms for engineering4

noun, as in the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems

engineering science, applied science, technology

noun, as in a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located

engine room

What does engineering mean?3

noun

1

the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems“he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study”

2

a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located

3

the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with engineering?14

two syllables

clearingsteeringcheeringfearingnearinggearingrearingearring

three syllables

appearingadhering
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Engineering in a sentence

  • Software engineering is the discipline of designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software.Naityahia
  • The university has an emphasis on engineering, business management and humanities.CM
  • Through genetic engineering, corn can produce its own pesticides.Source_VOA
  • Rishi wanted to study civil engineering, despite his parents wishing he'd become a doctor.sabretou
  • STEMM stands for science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.marioo
  • Thanks to genetic engineering, there are now penguins that swim in lava.tvindy
  • A veritable synchronized ballet of nanomolecular engineering operates in our cells, challenging human understanding.carlosalberto
  • When did you get through with your engineering problem?unknown

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Forms of engineering

as a noun

plural
engineerings