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
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One night in 2010, the two mechanical engineering Ph.D. candidates at the University of Sheffield met up for a pint or two to blow off the steam that comes with the rigors of pursuing a doctorate.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
His acceptance to Arizona State University's Fulton School of Engineering is a testament to his academic prowess and ambition for a career in mechanical engineering.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
His acceptance to Arizona State University's Fulton School of Engineering is a testament to his academic prowess and ambition for a career in mechanical engineering.
—Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Mechanical engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanical%20engineering. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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