mechanical engineering

noun

: a branch of engineering concerned primarily with the industrial application of mechanics and with the production of tools, machinery, and their products
mechanical engineer noun

Examples of mechanical engineering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ortberg earned his college degree in mechanical engineering. Chris Isidore, CNN, 31 July 2024 Using learnings from Stanford about mechanical engineering and 3D modeling, Unspun’s technology digitally drapes the denim to fit an exact model of the shopper. 2024 is proving to be a pivotal year for the company. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 7 Aug. 2024 Thomas Massie, who represents Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, also highlighted Rhonda Massie's achievements, including being named valedictorian in high school and earning a mechanical engineering degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 28 June 2024 Tennessee Tech mechanical engineering senior Zak Henson, who served as a co-leader on the project, told CNN. Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 23 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for mechanical engineering 

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Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mechanical engineering was in 1849

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“Mechanical engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanical%20engineering. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

mechanical engineering

noun
: engineering that deals with tools, machinery, and the application of mechanics in industry
mechanical engineer noun
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