Word
Definitions
01the profession/field
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Science
n. the study or job of designing and building machines, roads, or systems using science.
n. the discipline of applying scientific and mathematical principles to design, construct, and maintain structures, machines, and systems.
日本語:工学※
“She decided to study civil engineering because she wanted to design bridges.”
“Advances in structural engineering have allowed architects to design skyscrapers that can withstand extreme seismic activity and high wind speeds.”
Synonyms
02on a ship
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. the part of a ship where the engines are kept and managed.
n. the section or compartment of a vessel where the propulsion machinery is located and operated.
“The captain called down to engineering to ask for more speed.”
“The fire started in engineering, forcing the crew to shut down the main turbines and switch to emergency power.”
Usage
Often used without an article when referring to the department or location on a ship.
Synonyms
03designing or arranging
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. the act of planning or building something, or making a situation happen.
v. the present participle of engineer, referring to the act of designing or skillfully arranging a situation.
“They are engineering a new type of engine that uses less fuel.”
“By carefully engineering the social media campaign, the marketing team ensured the product went viral within hours of its release.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “engineering” in context.
Verb
01. go into engineering
“After finishing school, she decided to go into engineering to design sustainable cities.”
verb + prep + noun
02. study engineering
“My brother wants to study engineering at university because he loves building robots.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. civil engineering
“Civil engineering is responsible for the design of our roads and bridges.”
adj + noun
04. electrical engineering
“She specializes in electrical engineering and helps develop new power systems.”
adj + noun
05. mechanical engineering
“He has a degree in mechanical engineering and works for a car manufacturer.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. engineering firm
“She got a job at a local engineering firm that designs medical equipment.”
noun + noun
07. engineering project
“The new tunnel was a massive engineering project that took five years to complete.”
noun + noun
08. field of engineering
“Software development is a rapidly growing field of engineering.”
noun + of + noun
Etymology
From engineer + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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