· the application of the knowledge and usage of tools (such as machines or utensils) and techniques to control one's environment; "the mastery of fire was a huge advance in human technology"
Hypernym(s): application, practical_application
· the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems; "he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study"
Synonym(s): engineering, engineering_science, applied_science
Hypernym(s): discipline, subject, subject_area, subject_field, field, field_of_study, study, bailiwick
· machinery and equipment developed from engineering or other applied sciences
Hypernym(s): machinery, equipment