engineering science 1

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Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems

Examples

1.he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study

Synonyms

Hyponym

aeronautical engineering 1

noun

the branch of engineering science concerned with the design and construction of aircraft

bionics 1

noun

application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems (especially electronic systems)

biotechnology 2

noun

the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments

chemical engineering 1

noun

the branch of engineering that is concerned with the design and construction and operation of the plants and machinery used in industrial chemical processes

civil engineering 1

noun

the branch of engineering concerned with the design and construction of such public works as dams or bridges

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flood control 1

noun

(engineering) the art or technique of trying to control rivers with dams etc in order to minimize the occurrence of floods

sink 2

noun

(technology) a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system

source 7

noun

(technology) a process by which energy or a substance enters a system

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