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mechanical engineering

American  

noun

  1. the branch of engineering dealing with the design and production of machinery.

mechanical engineering British  

noun

  1. the branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of machines and machinery

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mechanical engineering Scientific  

  1. The branch of engineering that specializes in the design, production, and uses of machines. The physics of mechanics is widely used in mechanical engineering.

Other Word Forms

  • mechanical engineer noun

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