Simple meaning
What does Engineering mean?
Engineering is designing and building useful systems.
Dictionary definition
the field of designing and building machines, systems, and structures.
Example sentences
Engineering in a sentence
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Our class learned the meaning of engineering.
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The reading passage used engineering while describing a design project.
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In discussion, engineering helped explain how parts and systems work together.
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Engineering word family
Base word
engineering
noun
engineering
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What does engineering mean?
ENGINEERING means engineering is designing and building useful systems.
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