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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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Frequently asked questions

What does engineering mean?
the practical application of science to commerce or industry 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" a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
What part of speech is engineering?
Engineering is a noun.
How many definitions does engineering have?
Engineering has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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