engineering

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Etymology

From engineer + -ing.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/
• (America) IPA: /ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/

Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of engineer

Noun

engineering (uncountable)

1. (uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
2. The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
3. Actions controling the motion, shape, and/or substance of any physical object(s).
4. Designates office area of the professional engineering staff.

Translations

• French: ingénierie, génie
• German: (as a theoretical science) Ingenieurwissenschaft; (otherwise) Ingenieurwesen; (among professionals also) Engineering
• Italian: ingegneria
• Portuguese: engenharia
• Russian: те́хника
• Spanish: ingeniería

Translations

• French: ingénierie
• German: Ingenieurwesen; (among professionals also) Engineering
• Italian: ingegneria
• Portuguese: engenharia
• Russian: инжене́рное иску́сство

Translations

• French: ingénierie
• German: Ingenieurwesen, Ingenieurberuf
• Italian: ingegneria
• Portuguese: engenharia
• Russian: инжене́рное де́ло

Translations

• French: salle des machines
• German: Maschinenraum
• Italian: sala macchine
• Russian: маши́нное отделе́ние
• Spanish: sala de máquinas

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