engineering

noun
/ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/

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

Other meanings

The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s).

Synonyms

engine room

A kind of

room

Example sentences

“Space travel challenges our understanding of physics and engineering.”
Tatoeba · Igider · CC0
“I've never studied electrical engineering.”
Tatoeba · ddnktr · CC0

Where this comes from

This definition is adapted from “engineering” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.