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Engineering Bridge Noun ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ Triumph Modern Firm/Company

Word3 engineering
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
Example
  • the bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
  • an engineering firm/company
  • train services on sunday will be restricted because of engineering works.
  • a degree in engineering
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engineering

(noun)/ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/ /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
  1. the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
    • SEE ALSO language engineering
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/language-engineering
    • The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
    • an engineering firm/company
    • Train services on Sunday will be restricted because of engineering works.

    Extra Examples

    • The bridge is a fine piece of engineering.
    • The building is a remarkable feat of engineering.
  2. the study of engineering as a subject
    • a degree in engineering
    • an engineering student
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