engineering

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

noun

1. the practical application of science to commerce or industry (Freq. 6)
• Syn:
technology
• Derivationally related forms:
engineer, technological (for: technology), technologist (for: technology)
• Hypernyms:
application, practical application, profession
• Hyponyms:
aeronautical engineering, automotive technology, automotive engineering, chemical engineering, communications technology,
computer technology, high technology, high tech, rail technology, railroading
2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems (Freq. 2)
- he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study
• Syn:
engineering science, applied science, technology
• Derivationally related forms:
technological (for: technology), technologist (for: technology)
• Members of this Topic:
flood control, sink, source
• Hypernyms:
discipline, subject, subject area, subject field, field,
field of study, study, bailiwick
• Hyponyms:
aeronautical engineering, bionics, biotechnology, bioengineering, ergonomics,
chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, EE, computer science, computing,
architectural engineering, industrial engineering, industrial management, information technology, IT, mechanical engineering,
nanotechnology, nuclear engineering, naval engineering, rocketry
3. a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
• Syn:
engine room
• Topics:
ship
• Hypernyms:
room

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  engine room, engineering science, applied science, technology