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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The prizes on the night showcased British luxury across fashion, art and engineering.
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
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The automaker’s website lists 48 open positions ranging from engineering and supply chain management to financial services.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
In 2020, the City of Cedarburg even tried to add language to its contract with Waste Management that would keep Smith on the company's Cedarburg route, Mike Wieser, the city's director of public works and engineering, said.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024
The company maintains its focus on providing high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
The automaker’s website lists 48 open positions ranging from engineering and supply chain management to financial services.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024
In 2020, the City of Cedarburg even tried to add language to its contract with Waste Management that would keep Smith on the company's Cedarburg route, Mike Wieser, the city's director of public works and engineering, said.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/engineering. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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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