engineering
noun
en·gi·neer·ing
ˌen-jə-ˈnir-iŋ 
1
: the activities or function of an engineer
2
a
: the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people
b
: the design and manufacture of complex products
software engineering
3
: calculated manipulation or direction (as of behavior)
social engineering
compare genetic engineering
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
The department would not approve any permits until the engineering report is submitted and reviewed anyway, Breuninger said.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
Bisignano quickly rallied his engineering team to get the site running around the clock.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
The annual Congressional App Challenge promotes youth participation in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
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engineering
noun
en·gi·neer·ing
ˌen-jə-ˈni(ə)r-iŋ
: the science or profession of developing and using nature's power and resources in ways that are useful to people (as in designing and building roads, bridges, dams, or machines and in creating new products)
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