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engineering
Found in thesaurus: profession, practical application, application, discipline, study, field of study, subject area, field, bailiwick, branch of knowledge, subject, subject field, room
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engineering
n.
work of an engineer (including planning, design, etc.)
engineer
v.
design, plan (i.e. machinery, roads, etc.)
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Engineering
Engineering is the application of mathematics, empirical evidence and scientific, economic, social, and practical knowledge in order to invent, innovate, design, build, maintain, research, and improve structures, machines, tools, systems, components, materials, and processes.
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engineering
Noun
1. the practical application of science to commerce or industry
(synonym) technology
(hypernym) application, practical application
(hyponym) aeronautical engineering
(derivation) engineer
2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study"
(synonym) engineering science, applied science, technology
(hypernym) discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick, branch of knowledge
(hyponym) aeronautical engineering
(class) flood control
3. a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
(synonym) engine room
(hypernym) room
(classification) ship
engineer
Noun
1. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
(synonym) applied scientist, technologist
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(hyponym) aeronautical engineer
2. the operator of a railway locomotive
(synonym) locomotive engineer, railroad engineer, engine driver
(hypernym) operator, manipulator
(hyponym) Jones, Casey Jones, John Luther Jones
Verb
1. design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project"
(hypernym) design, plan
(derivation) applied scientist, technologist
2. plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"
(synonym) mastermind, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate
(hypernym) plan
(hyponym) choreograph
(derivation) applied scientist, technologist
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engineering (de)
n.
engineering
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engineering
n.
inženýrství
engineer
v.
zosnovat; geneticky upravit
