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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries공학
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gonghak
"공학은 문제 해결을 위한 중요한 분야입니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems.
"The engineering team worked tirelessly to complete the bridge ahead of schedule." - 2
A field of study or profession that involves the design, construction, and use of machines and structures.
"She decided to pursue a degree in engineering to fulfill her passion for technology."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'engineering' originates from the Latin word 'ingenium', meaning 'cleverness' or 'invention'. It evolved through Middle English as 'engineer', referring to a person who designs and builds engines, and later expanded to encompass the broader field of applying scientific principles to design and build structures, machines, and systems.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Engineering" is said worldwide
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Ingénierie
Transliteration: ɛ̃.ʒe.ni.ʁi
"L'ingénierie est essentielle pour le développement des infrastructures."
Ingenieurwesen
Transliteration: ɪnɡeˈnʏʁˌveːzn̩
"Ingenieurwesen spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der modernen Gesellschaft."
Ingegneria
Transliteration: in.dʒe.ɲeˈri.a
"L'ingegneria è fondamentale per l'innovazione tecnologica."
Ingeniería
Transliteration: in.xe.niˈɾi.a
"La ingeniería es clave para resolver problemas complejos."
Engenharia
Transliteration: ẽ.ʒe.niˈɾi.ɐ
"A engenharia é uma área em constante evolução."
अभियांत्रिकी
Transliteration: Abhiyāntrikī
"अभियांत्रिकी में नवीनतम तकनीकों का उपयोग किया जाता है।"
工程学
Transliteration: gōngchéng xué
"工程学是现代科技发展的基础。"
공학
Transliteration: gonghak
"공학은 문제 해결을 위한 중요한 분야입니다."
工学
Transliteration: kōgaku
"工学は技術革新において重要な役割を果たします。"
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