English · Word Candidate

engineering

/ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: engineerings

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Áp dụng toán học và khoa học vật lý vào nhu cầu của nhân loại và phát triển công nghệ

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Noun

Examples

One of the hidden glories of Victorian engineering is proper drains. Isolating a city’s effluent and shipping it away in underground sewers has probably saved more lives than any medical procedure except vaccination.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khu vực trên tàu nơi động cơ được đặt

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “engineering” mean?

The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.

Is “engineering” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.