Glossary 1.

15 Engineering. terms

Engineering, the domain where mathematics, physics and logic thrive. Well, you see, in our society, everything operate because of that one simple domain of expertise. Be it electricity, your network connection or even the buildings in which you circulate day by day, all are connected to engineering. Albeit to different subcategories of said profession. To deepen our understanding of the subject, a glossary comprised of multiple words will be made. 15 terms will be defined with the help of the internet, more precisely with the research tool named Google.

artificial intelligence
noun
The ability of a computer or a robot controlled by a computer to do tasks that are usually done by humans because they require human intelligence and discernment.
Example: No matter how good, artificial intelligence just can't measure up to human intelligence.
fr: intelligence artificielle
An image showing us the philosophical bond between humans and AIs.
circuit breaker
noun
A circuit breaker is an electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent/overload or short circuit.
Example: The circuit breaker was triggered as plunges reached 7 percent.
fr: disjoncteur
A circuit breaker being turned on or off, because of an electrical problem.
civil engineering
noun
A professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment.
Example: There are builders constructing barracks, plumbers, and civil engineers designing repairs to dams and irrigation systems.
fr: Génie civil
Workers analyzing a diagram that will explain the details of their project.
design
verb, noun
A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is built or made.
Example: He has just unveiled his design for the new museum.
fr: conception
A design whose purpose is to build a house.
electrical engineering
noun
The field of engineering, concerned with the study, designing, and use of appliances and equipment which use any form of electricity.
Example: An engineering discipline concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
fr: génie électrique
An engineer working with electrical components.
energy
noun
Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
Example: The system couldn’t produce the energy required to launch the rocket.
fr: énergie
An atom, charged with energy.
hardware
noun
Tools, machinery, and other durable equipment.
Example: They bought hardware and software from vendors and hired service providers to maintain them.
fr: matériel
Examples of hardware devices.
mechanical engineering
noun
The branch of engineering dealing with the design, construction, and use of machines.
Example: I'm an Associate Professor of Engineering & Public Policy and mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.
fr: génie mécanique
An engineer working on a turbine.
physics
noun, adjective
The branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. The subject matter of physics, distinguished from that of chemistry and biology, includes mechanics, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms. The physical properties and phenomena of something.
Example: One of the most contentious subjects in modern physics has been quantum mechanics.
fr: la physique
Commonly used formulas in the domain of physics.
power grid
noun
A power grid is a network of power lines and associated equipment used to transmit and distribute electricity over a geographic area.
Example: Roads, subways, power grids, and dams were constructed; cities were refurbished.
fr: réseau électrique
A diagram showing us the path that electricity takes, from the the power grid to its final destination.
programmer
noun
A computer programmer, sometimes referred to as a software developer, a software engineer, a programmer or a coder, is a person who creates computer programs.
Example: Mike found a challenging job as a computer programmer.
fr: programmeur
A programmer coding a computer software.
software engineering
noun
Software engineering is an engineering-based approach to software development.
Example: The company used software engineering to build better systems.
fr: génie logiciel
A drawing of multiple components of software engineering.
technology
noun
Machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge.
Example: It will reduce the industry's ability to spend money on new technology.
fr: technologie
An ancient type of technology.
transformer
noun
A transformer is a passive component that transfers electrical energy from one electrical circuit to another circuit, or multiple circuits.
Example: By using transformers, the voltage of the power can be stepped up to a high voltage.
fr: transformateur
An image showing us the inner workings of a power grid.
voltage
noun
Voltage, also known as electric pressure, electric tension, or potential difference, is the difference in electric potential between two points.
Example: The standard voltage in Austria is 220 volts AC.
fr: tension/voltage
An image showing us the principal behind witch the theorem of voltage functions.