real-world engineering
noun phraseUK /ˌrɪəl wɜːld ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
US /ˌriːəl wɜːrld ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
Making and fixing real things that people use every day.
The class learned about real-world engineering by building a small bridge that could hold weight.
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2. Engineering work done in actual jobs and companies, not just in school.
She got a real-world engineering internship at a car factory.
3. Using science and math to solve everyday problems in society.
Real-world engineering helped the town build a safer water system.
4. The practical side of engineering that deals with real materials and limits.
Real-world engineering means thinking about cost, safety, and time.