Added 9 October 2026
engineering
/ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ verb
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- present participle and gerund of engineer
noun
- The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
- The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
- Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s).
Origin
From engineer + -ing.
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