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1. The practical application of science to commerce or industry
   - technology, tech [informal]
    
2. 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";
   - engineering science, applied science, technology
    
3. A room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
   - engine room

1. Design as an engineer
   "He engineered the water supply project"
    
2. Plan and control how a complex undertaking is done
   "he engineered the robbery";
   - mastermind, direct, organize, organise [Brit], orchestrate

Derived forms: engineerings

Type of: application, bailiwick, design, discipline, field, field of study, plan, practical application, profession, room, study, subject, subject area, subject field

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