noun · verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Received-Pronunciation:/ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/
General-American:/ˌɛn.d͡ʒɪˈnɪ(ə)ɹ.ɪŋ/
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CMU ARPABET:EH1 N JH AH0 N IH1 R IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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2
noun
Meaning 2
The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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3
noun
Meaning 3
Actions controling the motion, shape, or substance of any physical object(s).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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4
noun
Meaning 4
Designates the office area of the professional engineering staff.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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5
verb
Meaning 5
present participle and gerund of engineer
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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6
noun
Meaning 6
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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