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Engineering The art of applying scientific principles and mathematics to design, develop, test, and improve machines, processes, and systems. ■ "I'm an engineer, not a magician. I can't just make things work with my hands!"
automotive The study of vehicles and their operation, with a focus on safety and efficiency. ■ "I'm majoring in automotive engineering because I want to design the next generation of electric cars that don't pollute the air or break down."
beavers An industrious, aquatic mammal known for building dams and creating intricate lodges. ■ "The beavers in my neighborhood are quite skilled at engineering. I've seen them constructing dams that rival those of the Erie Canal."
engineer A person who designs, builds, and operates machines or systems. ■ After finishing his master's degree in mechanical engineering, John landed a job at NASA where he works as a rocket engineer.
mathematics The study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and structures using rigorous logical methods. It is the language of science, technology, engineering, and finance. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! That's what she said.
meters A unit of length used to measure the distance between two points, often used in science and engineering. ■ "I need this ruler to be exactly 1 meter long so I can accurately measure my cat's tail."
Clones A group of people who are identical in appearance, behavior, and personality but differ only in their DNA. They are created through genetic engineering or cloning technology. ■ "I accidentally made a clone of myself while experimenting with my DNA. Now I have to figure out how to differentiate ourselves from each other."
Nanotechnology A field of science and engineering that involves the manipulation of matter on a nanometer scale, typically less than 10^-9 meters. ■ "I heard there's a nanotechnology lab where they can make diamonds out of toothpaste. I wonder if they've ever tried making cavities out of diamonds."
Vocational Relating to the pursuit of a career or occupation. ■ He decided to pursue a vocational path in engineering after realizing that he couldn't stand the sight of blood and guts. He was thrilled to find out that his new job involved designing and building bridges instead of performing surgeries.