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Nov 8, 2009
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Synonyms for engineering

Noun

1. technology, engineering, application, practical application, profession
usage: the practical application of science to commerce or industry
2. engineering, engineering science, applied science, technology, discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field, field of study, study, bailiwick, branch of knowledge
usage: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study"
3. engineering, engine room, room
usage: a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located

Verb

1. engineer, design, plan
usage: design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project"
2. mastermind, engineer, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate, plan
usage: plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"
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