engineering

Words with a similar base: engineering, engineering_science

'engineering'

[technology.n.01] as in: the practical application of science to commerce or industry

'engineering'

[engineering.n.02] as in: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems

Examples:
he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study

'engineering'

[engineering.n.03] as in: a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located

'engineering'

[engineer.v.01] as in: design as an engineer

Examples:
He engineered the water supply project

'engineering'

[mastermind.v.01] as in: plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

Examples:
he masterminded the robbery

Origins

					engineering (English)
├── -ing (English)
│   ├── -ing (Middle English (1100-1500))
│   │   └── -ing (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
│   └── -inge (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── engineer (English)
    └── engineour (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── engignier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            └── ingeniarius (Latin)
                └── ingenium (Latin)

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