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engineering

/ˌɛndʒəˈnɪrɪŋ/
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• noun

1

The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, structures, and systems.

Example

"She decided to study civil engineering at university in order to design sustainable bridges and public transit networks."

2

The work done by, or the occupation of, an engineer; the technical aspects and structural design of a machine or building.

Example

"The suspension bridge is widely admired as a masterpiece of modern engineering."

3

The action of working artfully or skillfully to bring something about; calculated manipulation or orchestration.

Example

"Through careful political engineering, the coalition managed to pass the reform bill without losing a single vote."

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engender
engine
engineer
engineering
engineless
enginelike
england

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'engineer', which ultimately traces back through Old French 'engigneor' to the Medieval Latin 'ingeniator' (one who creates or uses engines) and Classical Latin 'ingenium' (innate quality, cleverness, or invention).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Engineering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/engineering
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