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engineering
This term carries a strong connotation of precision, calculation, and intentionality. It suggests a process where a desired outcome is achieved through rigorous planning rather than by chance or artistic intuition. In a professional context, it implies a high level of technical expertise and adherence to safety and efficiency standards. When used in a social or political sense, such as social engineering, the word takes on a more manipulative or clinical tone. It describes the deliberate attempt to reshape human behavior or societal structures, often implying a top-down approach that treats people as components of a system to be optimized.
Uncountable when referring to the broad academic discipline or profession. Countable when referring to specific technical tasks or specialized types of engineering practices.
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The scientific and practical application of principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems.
"He studied civil engineering at university."
To design or build something using scientific principles.
"The team is engineering a new type of biodegradable plastic."