Synonyms for engineering

noun

1. The act of turning material to use

   construction, manufacturing, organization, organizing, building, arranging, constructing, implementing, authorizing, systematizing, systematization, handling; see also sense 2.

2. The science of applying power to use

   design, planning, blueprinting, structure(s), surveying, metallurgy, architecture, heavy construction, light construction, industrial construction, shipbuilding, installations, stresses, communications; see also sense 1.

   Branches of engineering include: acoustic, aeronautical, agricultural, architectural, chemical, civil, contracting, design, electrical, flight, food, heating, highway, human, industrial, irrigation, marine, mechanical, military, mining, naval, nuclear, petroleum, radio, railroad, sanitary, stationary, steam, systems, traction, transportation.