Overview of noun engineering

The noun engineering has 3 senses

• technology, engineering -- (the practical application of science to commerce or industry)


• engineering, engineering science, applied science, technology -- (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")


• engineering, engine room -- (a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located)

Overview of verb engineer

The verb engineer has 2 senses

• engineer -- (design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project")


• mastermind, engineer, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate -- (plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery")