Engineering — synonyms, definition

1. engineering (Noun)

5 synonyms
applied science engine room engineering science tech technology
3 definitions

engineering (Noun) — The practical application of science to commerce or industry.

engineering (Noun) — The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems. ex. "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study"

engineering (Noun) — A room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located.

12 types of
application bailiwick discipline field field of study practical application profession room study subject subject area subject field
31 type
EE IT aeronautical engineering architectural engineering automotive engineering automotive technology bioengineering bionics biotechnology chemical engineering civil engineering communications technology computer science computer technology computing electrical engineering ergonomics high tech high technology industrial engineering • • •
5 on topics
chord flood control sink slave source
1 topic
ship

2. engineering (Verb)

5 synonyms
directing masterminding orchestrating organising organizing
2 definitions

engineering (Verb) — Design as an engineer. ex. "He engineered the water supply project"

engineering (Verb) — Plan and control how a complex undertaking is done. ex. "he engineered the robbery"

2 types of
designing planning
1 type
choreographing