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Engineering

EH-njuh-NIH-rihng

/ˈɛndʒʌˈnɪrɪŋ/

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engineering

Dictionary meaning

The practical application of science to commerce or industry.

Examples

  • The student had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study.

Synonyms: technology

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