practical engineering
noun phraseUK /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl ˌen.dʒəˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
Practical engineering is using science and tools to build real things that work.
The bridge was a great example of practical engineering because it was strong and cheap to build.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The work of fixing or improving everyday machines and structures.
He learned practical engineering by repairing the village water pump.
3. A way of solving problems by building and testing simple models.
In class, practical engineering meant making a paper bridge that could hold weight.
4. The part of engineering that focuses on doing things rather than only on theory.
Her job in practical engineering takes her to building sites every day.