engineering — the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My friend switched from liberal arts to engineering because he wanted to build robots, not write essays about robots.
- Engineering requires both creativity and precision to solve real-world problems.
- The greatest achievement of ancient Roman engineering was probably their aqueduct system, not their reality TV shows.
engineering
NOUN[/ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/]
the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures
Engineering students test a model bridge with weights until it finally holds steady.
Pioneering engineering through precise steering!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Engineering derives from the 14th-century noun 'engine,' which originated from Latin 'ingenium' meaning 'talent' or 'invention.' In medieval times, military engineers who designed siege weapons were called 'engineers,' and the term evolved to denote modern practitioners of applied science and technology.
Breakdown
Latin ingenium (talent, ingenuity) → engine (mechanical device) + -ing (activity/process) = engineering (the practice or profession of applying scientific principles to practical design and construction).
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📝Examples
“My friend switched from liberal arts to engineering because he wanted to build robots, not write essays about robots.”
“Engineering requires both creativity and precision to solve real-world problems.”
“The greatest achievement of ancient Roman engineering was probably their aqueduct system, not their reality TV shows.”
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