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engineering

noun as in the act of turning material to use

noun as in the science of applying power to use

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The Great Lakes states, for example, boast the largest concentration of engineering jobs (more than 318,000) of any major region.

The revival of industry makes such engineering talent critical to regional success.

Pragnell spent three months in Japan engineering prefabricated warehouses.

The income of a software engineering intern at Facebook is comparable, with monthly incomes of over $6,500.

He is also soliciting funds for university fellowships in agronomy and engineering.

This letter indirectly points out two long-standing radical errors in engineering phraseology.

Or perhaps his knowledge of engineering gives rise to the question, How did it work?

He hath instructed the said Francisco Uville in the art of making drawings of mines, and in engineering.

As Sir George Grove said, his organs are celebrated for "their excellent engineering qualities."

And one would scarcely suspect harum-scarum Bobby Hargrew of engineering such a delicate bit of business.

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On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to engineering, such as: construction, manufacturing, arranging, authorizing, building, and constructing.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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