Engineering Definition & Meaning

engineering
noun
  1. the practical application of science 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

"Engineering" in song lyrics

See how engineering is used in real songs:

  • "Rahiem, Andre the Giant, my DJ Mike Smooth, Shlomo on the engineering"
    Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth f/ A.G. — Back to Back Rhyming
  • "Put it down for all the engineering"
    Rasheed f/ Lay Lo, Low-G — Game Tight
  • "I master songs like I was Ace engineering"
    Tonedeff — Mixtape-Medley

Usage tips for "engineering"

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