engineering
UK: ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ | US: ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr.ɪŋ
n. the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
n. the profession or discipline of an engineer.
n. skillful or artful contrivance; ingenious management.
The word "engineering" derives from the Latin "ingenium" (cleverness, innate quality) and later the Old French "engigneor" (one who operates siege engines). The suffix "-ing" was added in English to form a noun indicating the practice or profession. Historically, it evolved from military contexts (designing war machines) to broader technical applications, reflecting humanity's progression from mechanical ingenuity to modern interdisciplinary innovation.
She pursued a degree in civil engineering to design sustainable bridges.
The engineering behind this software ensures seamless user experience.
His creative engineering solved the factory’s efficiency problem.
Aerospace engineering requires advanced knowledge of physics and materials.
The project demanded collaborative engineering across multiple teams.