Engineering Technology Terms

noun a watercraft capable of operating below the surface of the water

adjective relating to, used in, or carried on by a submarine

• The navy deployed a state-of-the-art submarine for the mission.
• I heard they found a sunken submarine off the coast.
• Let's dive into that project like a submarine!
• Her thoughts were like a submarine, hidden beneath the surface.

noun a standardized test used for admissions to engineering programs in Indonesia

• The International Student Admissions Test (ISAT) is required for all non-native English speakers applying to the university.
• Hey, did you hear about the ISAT test coming up next week?
• I can't believe I have to take that stupid ISAT exam.
• ISAT is like a hurdle that you have to jump over to get into your dream college.

noun an ancient device used for measuring time by the flow of water

• The ancient Greeks used a clepsydra as a water clock to measure time.
• I found a cool clepsydra at the antique store.
• Check out this sick clepsydra I picked up at the flea market.
• Her mind was like a clepsydra, constantly measuring and processing information.