en|gi|neer|ing

en|gi|neer|ing
en|gi|neer|ing «EHN juh NIHR ihng», noun.
1. the science, work, or profession of an engineer. Engineering is needed in the planning, design, and supervision of construction of such things as railroads, bridges, dams, canals, buildings, machines, and electrical systems. »

The Golden Gate Bridge is a triumph of engineering.

Abbr: engin.
2. Figurative. maneuvering; skillful contrivance: »

Party engineering and the trickery of elections (St. James's Gazette).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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