| n. | 1. | Originally, the art of managing engines; in its modern and extended sense, the art and science by which the properties of matter are made useful to man, whether in structures, machines, chemical substances, or living organisms; the occupation and work of an engineer. In the modern sense, the application of mathematics or systematic knowledge beyond the routine skills of practise, for the design of any complex system which performs useful functions, may be considered as engineering, including such abstract tasks as designing software ( |
| Noun | 1. | engineering - the practical application of science to commerce or industry Synonyms: technology |
| 2. | engineering - the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study" | |
| 3. | engineering - a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located Synonyms: engine room |