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engineering

[en-juh-neer-ing] / ˌɛn dʒəˈnɪər ɪŋ /

NOUN

the act of turning material to use

Synonyms

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construction manufacturing

STRONG

arranging authorizing building constructing handling implementing organization organizing systematization systematizing

NOUN

the science of applying power to use

Synonyms

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architecture design metallurgy planning

STRONG

blueprinting installations structure structures surveying

Example Sentences

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For example, the pay for a project engineering director has grown 8.15% since last year, according to Payscale.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Last year, shortly after the fire happened, Hong Kong's anti-graft watchdog had arrested two directors of the development's structural engineering consultancy Will Power Architects.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Watch the video above to see how scientists are pulling off this multimillion-dollar engineering feat, and how it could change the future of sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook is planning to step down in September, handing the reins to John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Ferris had created more than simply an engineering novelty.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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Engineering - Introductory

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Civil Engineering

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