Engineering Design Terminology

noun a limitation or restriction

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• The project timeline was delayed due to a budget constraint.
• We couldn't go on vacation because of a money issue.
• I'm broke, so I can't buy those shoes - budget constraint, you know?
• His fear of failure was a constraint holding him back from pursuing his dreams.

noun a set of documents or records providing evidence or information on a particular subject

• The documentation provided by the company was thorough and well-organized.
• I need to make sure all the paperwork is filled out correctly.
• I gotta get all my docs in a row before the deadline.
• The documentation of her journey through life was captured in her journal entries.

adjective describes something that is designed or constructed to be incapable of going wrong or being misused

• The new software program comes with a foolproof security system to protect sensitive data.
• Follow this recipe step by step, it's foolproof and you'll end up with a delicious meal.
• This shortcut I found is foolproof, you can't mess it up.
• She believed her plan was foolproof, but there were still potential risks involved.

verb to consider or take into account when making decisions or judgments

• In order to ensure fairness, we must make allowance for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Let's make allowance for traffic and leave a bit earlier.
• We need to make allowance for the fact that he's always running late.
• When planning the budget, it's important to make allowance for unexpected expenses.

noun a mathematical value or figure representing a quantity

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• The numbers on the financial report indicate a positive trend in sales.
• Can you check the numbers on the spreadsheet to make sure they add up?
• I'm not good with numbers, so I struggle with math homework.
• In the grand scheme of things, we are just numbers in the population.

verb The word 'plotting' is a verb, which is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'plotting' refers to the act of making a secret plan to carry out a harmful or illegal act.

• The group of conspirators was caught plotting to overthrow the government.
• I heard they were plotting to throw a surprise party for her birthday.
• I saw them plotting to skip class and go to the beach instead.
• The storm clouds were plotting to unleash their fury on the unsuspecting town.

noun The term 'power plant' refers to the entire facility, including the generators, turbines, and other equipment used in the electricity generation process.

• The power plant is responsible for generating electricity for the entire city.
• Did you know the power plant is shutting down for maintenance next week?
• I heard the power plant is getting a major upgrade soon.
• Her determination was like a power plant, fueling her success.

noun the act or process of organizing or arranging something in a particular way

verb to organize or arrange something in a particular way

• The structuring of the new company's hierarchy is still being finalized.
• They're still figuring out how to structure the new team.
• They're trying to set up the new organization in a way that makes sense.
• She's structuring her life like a well-organized bookshelf, with everything in its proper place.