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engineering
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to the development, planning, and construction of machines, plants, systems, or processes. The term corresponds to the German word 'Ingenieurwesen' (engineering).
Für dieses komplexe Bauprojekt ist hochspezialisiertes Engineering erforderlich.
Highly specialized engineering is required for this complex construction project.
'Engineering' is an English loanword that is used mainly in the technical and business language. In German, it is neuter and is used with the article 'das'.
Das Engineering für die neue Brücke wird von einer Spezialfirma übernommen.
The engineering for the new bridge is being handled by a specialized company.
The word is often used as the second part of compound nouns to refer to a specific field. Typical examples are 'Software-Engineering' (software engineering), 'Systems-Engineering' (systems engineering), or 'Process-Engineering' (process engineering).
Sie hat sich auf das Gebiet des Software-Engineerings spezialisiert.
She has specialized in the field of software engineering.
'Engineering' is usually treated as an uncountable noun and does not have a typical plural form. It is often used with prepositions such as 'im Bereich' (in the field) or in fixed expressions like 'Engineering betreiben' (to do engineering).
Er arbeitet im Bereich des Maschinenbau-Engineerings.
He works in the field of mechanical engineering.
development
'die Entwicklung' and 'das Engineering' can both have to do with technical products, systems, or processes. 'Entwicklung' describes the process in which something new is designed and made. 'Engineering' refers more to the technical field or technical work using scientific and mathematical methods. Learners may confuse the words because both often appear in company projects. 'Entwicklung' says what is happening. 'Engineering' puts more emphasis on the technical expertise and the field in which it is happening.
Im Kurs hat meine Mutter gelernt, welche Rolle das Engineering beim Bau von Maschinen spielt.
In the course, my mother learned what role engineering plays in building machines.
Heute bespricht er die Entwicklung eines sicheren Systems für den Zugverkehr.
Today he is discussing the development of a safe system for rail traffic.