- present participle of engineer.
engineering
Example Sentences
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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
In a statement, Tata said, as with many major projects, "timelines continue to evolve as detailed engineering, construction and infrastructure work progresses".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
By observing tiny atomic movements and linking them to large electronic changes, the researchers were able to show how interface engineering can be used as a powerful tool for controlling metals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026
Thanks to advancements in engineering, materials and safety technology, today’s cars last longer than vehicles of generations past.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
After that, we stayed in London while Baba traveled to Singapore, Malaysia, Cameroon, and the Philippines on short-term engineering contracts.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
Vocabulary lists containing engineering
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Engineering - Introductory
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