Engineering
11 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, systems, and processes. Engineering encompasses multiple specialised disciplines.
“The bridge's construction required advanced engineering techniques and materials.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/
Syllables
en·gi·neer·ing
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Wordle
Contains five E's and three N's. Watch for the pattern ENGI and the -NEERING ending.
Scrabble
Worth 13 points base value. The G's (2 points each) and multiple common letters offer moderate scoring.
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