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Engineering Bridge Building Noun Bre ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ Triumph

Word engineering
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ / NAmE / ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ /
Example
  • the bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
  • a degree in engineering
  • the bridge is a fine piece of engineering.
  • the building is a remarkable feat of engineering.
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engineering

(noun)BrE / ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ / NAmE / ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ /
  1. the activity of applying scientific knowledge to the design, building and control of machines, roads, bridges, electrical equipment, etc.
    • compare reverse engineering
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/reverse-engineering
    • The bridge is a triumph of modern engineering.
  2. the study of engineering as a subject
    • a degree in engineering

    Extra Examples

    • The bridge is a fine piece of engineering.
    • The building is a remarkable feat of engineering.
    • Train services on Sunday will be restricted because of engineering works.
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