Synonyms: engineering, technology
Definition: the practical application of science to commerce or industry
Similar words: profession
Definition: an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
Similar words: practical application, application
Definition: the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
Usage: he advocated the application of statistics to the problem; a novel application of electronics to medical diagnosis
Synonyms: technology, engineering, engineering science, applied science
Definition: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
Usage: he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study
Similar words: field, field of study, study, subject, subject area, subject field, bailiwick, discipline
Definition: a branch of knowledge
Usage: in what discipline is his doctorate?; teachers should be well trained in their subject; anthropology is the study of human beings