engineering
noun
en·gi·neer·ing
ˌen-jə-ˈnir-iŋ 
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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This control panel is a good example of smart engineering.
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The Overseas Highway, which literally stretches out and over the open ocean, is considered to be an engineering marvel of concrete and steel.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Frank's chief of engineering, Patrick Vovor, testified at the trial that Javice had asked him to generate synthetic data to support her claim that the company had over 4 million users.
—CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
The Overseas Highway, which literally stretches out and over the open ocean, is considered to be an engineering marvel of concrete and steel.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
Most of the jobs impacted at the Chula Vista site include corporate roles such as managers and directors related to contracts, engineering and sourcing, as well as a vice president of programs and business development.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engineering. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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engineering
noun
en·gi·neer·ing
ˌen-jə-ˈni(ə)r-iŋ
: the science or profession of developing and using nature's power and resources in ways that are useful to people (as in designing and building roads, bridges, dams, or machines and in creating new products)
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