Engineering Design Vocabulary

noun the act of carrying out a task or action

verb to complete or fulfill a task or action

• The research team will carry out a series of experiments to test their hypothesis.
• I need to carry out some errands before we can leave for the party.
• Let's carry out this plan and see where it takes us.
• She always tries to carry out her responsibilities with grace and diligence.

noun a mathematical process of calculating or determining something

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• The scientist used complex computation algorithms to analyze the data.
• I have no idea how this computation stuff works, it's way over my head.
• Dude, the computation on this game is insane, it's like next level.
• His mind was like a well-oiled machine, processing information with lightning-fast computation.

noun work that requires thinking or mental effort

• The success of this project relies heavily on the quality of our team's headwork.
• I need to put in some serious headwork to finish this assignment on time.
• Stop slacking off and do some headwork if you want to pass the exam.
• Her headwork in solving complex problems is truly impressive.

verb to create a representation or imitation of something

• The architect meticulously modeled the new building after a classic Roman design.
• She totally modeled her outfit after the latest fashion trends.
• He totally modeled his dance moves after that famous TikTok star.
• The author modeled the protagonist in her novel after her own experiences.

verb to make partial or minor changes to something in order to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose

• The engineer was able to modify the design to meet the client's specifications.
• I think we can modify the plan to make it work better.
• Let's tweak and modify the layout to make it more appealing.
• Sometimes we need to modify our approach to achieve success.

noun a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration

verb to put forward for consideration or approval

adjective intended or suggested for consideration

• The proposed changes to the company's policy were met with mixed reactions from the employees.
• Did you hear about the proposed new rule at work? It's causing quite a stir.
• I can't believe the proposed idea got shot down in the meeting.
• The proposed solution to the problem turned out to be a dead end.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• In the best case scenario, the company will double its profits by the end of the year.
• The best case scenario is that we finish our project ahead of schedule and under budget.
• The best case scenario would be if we aced the test without even studying.
• In the best case scenario, we'll hit the jackpot and be set for life.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The engineers used a virtual model to simulate the behavior of the new bridge design.
• I created a virtual model of my dream house on the computer.
• Check out this sick virtual model I made for my game level!
• She always presents herself as a virtual model of perfection, but no one is perfect.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The acoustic area of the concert hall was carefully designed to enhance the sound quality for the audience.
• The acoustic area in this room is perfect for playing music, it sounds amazing!
• I love how the acoustic area in this cafe makes the music sound so chill.
• In the acoustic area of her mind, she could hear the echoes of memories long past.

verb to adhere or attract molecules or particles to the surface of a solid or liquid material

• The material adsorbs the gas molecules onto its surface.
• This sponge adsorbs all the excess water in no time.
• That new air freshener really adsorbs all the bad smells in my car.
• She adsorbs all the negativity around her and turns it into positivity.