Engineering meaning

What does “engineering” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“engineering” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry.

engineering

noun

  1. the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry

  2. 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. a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located

    Synonymsengine room

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University