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en•gi•neer•ing

Pronunciation: (en"ju-nēr'ing), [key]
—n.
1. the art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences, as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines, bridges, buildings, mines, ships, and chemical plants.
2. the action, work, or profession of an engineer.
3. skillful or artful contrivance; maneuvering.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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