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: engine room, engineering
Definition: a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
Similar words: room
Definition: an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
Usage: the rooms were very small but they had a nice view
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