engineering, n.
(engineerings)
freq. cnt. 14
(engineerings)
freq. cnt. 14
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6
engineering
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derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
applied science engineering engineering science technology
sample sentences
"he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study"
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derivationally related form
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member of this domain (topic)
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hyponym
aeronautical engineering
bionics
biotechnology, bioengineering, ergonomics
chemical engineering
civil engineering
electrical engineering, EE
computer science, computing
architectural engineering
industrial engineering, industrial management
information technology, IT
mechanical engineering
nanotechnology
nuclear engineering
naval engineering
rocketry
a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
<noun.artifact>
engine room engineering