engineering
Meaning
Engineering is the use of science and math to design and build things like machines, bridges, and buildings.
💡 Don't confuse "engineering" with "engineer," which is the person who practices engineering.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
visited
a
small
science
museum
with
my
friend
last
Saturday
.
We
saw
a
model
of
a
bridge
that
showed
simple
engineering
ideas
,
and
the
guide
explained
how
the
bridge
carries
weight
.
The
children
around
us
were
excited
and
asked
many
questions
,
so
I
tried
to
answer
some
of
them
.
After
the
visit
,
we
sat
in
the
park
and
talked
about
how
people
use
science
and
math
to
solve
everyday
problems
.
Common Phrases
civil engineering
mechanical engineering
electrical engineering
Synonyms
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