Vocabulary for Engineering Course

Vocabulary flashcards covering key engineering concepts and terms.

Biomechanics

The study of how mechanical forces affect the movement and structure of living bodies, especially in engineering and medical design.

Blueprint

A detailed technical drawing that shows how a building, machine, or system should be built.

Component

A single part of a machine or system that works together with other parts.

Congestion

A condition where too many vehicles or systems are crowded, causing slow movement.

Conserve

To use materials, energy, or resources carefully to avoid waste.

Design

A technical plan or drawing, or to create a plan or system for a purpose.

Durability

The ability of a material or structure to last a long time without damage.

Efficiency

The ability of a machine or system to work well while using less energy or resources.

Evaluate

To carefully test or judge the performance or quality of something.

Foundation

The lowest and strongest part of a structure that supports everything above it.

Fossil Fuels

Natural fuels like oil, coal, and gas used to produce energy.

Grid

A connected system that distributes electricity or power to different places.

Implement

To put a plan, system, or design into action.

Implant

A medical device that is placed inside the body to replace or support a biological structure.

Infrastructure

The basic physical systems and facilities that support society and economic activity.

Innovation

The introduction of new ideas, technologies, or methods that improve performance or solve problems.

Load

The force or weight applied to a structure or component.

Network

A system of interconnected elements that work together.

Optimize

To improve a system or design so it works in the most effective and efficient way.

Prosthesis

An artificial device designed to replace a missing body part.

Prototype

The first working model of a product that is built to test and improve the design.

Resistance

The ability of a material to oppose force, pressure, heat, electricity, or damage.

Resilient

Describes materials or systems that can withstand stress or recover quickly after damage.

Resource

Any material, energy source, or asset that can be used to produce goods or services.

Simulation

A computer-based or physical model that imitates real-world processes to predict performance.

Stability

The ability of a structure to remain balanced and not collapse or move unexpectedly.

Strain

The deformation or change in shape of a material when stress is applied.

Stress

The internal force per unit area within a material caused by an external load.

Accountability

The state of being responsible for your actions and decisions, and being answerable for the results.

Adapt

To adjust, change, or modify yourself or something else to fit new conditions.

Advancement

Progress, improvement, or development in knowledge, technology, or skill.

Assess

To examine, evaluate, or judge something carefully to understand its value or quality.

Biomass

Organic matter from plants or animals used as a source of energy.

Breakthrough

A significant and sudden discovery or achievement that solves a major problem.

Dilemma

A difficult situation that requires making a choice between two or more options.

Ethicality

The quality of following moral principles and doing what is right.

Evaluate

To carefully examine and judge the value, quality, or importance of something.

Evolution

The gradual development or change of something over time.

Geothermal

Related to heat that comes from inside the Earth.

Integrity

The quality of being honest, fair, and following strong moral principles.

Innovation

A new idea, method, or invention that improves systems or solves problems.

Legacy

Something valuable or meaningful left behind by a person, group, or civilization.

Mechanism

A system or structure of parts that work together to perform a function.

Milestone

A significant stage or event in development or progress.

Optimization

The process of making something as efficient, effective, or functional as possible.

Paradigm

A model, pattern, or framework for understanding or doing something.

Propel

To push, drive, or move something forward.

Prototype

The first or early model of a product used for testing.

Qualitative

Related to qualities, characteristics, or descriptions rather than numbers.

Quantitative

Related to numbers, measurements, or amounts.

Responsibility

A duty, obligation, or task someone is expected to perform.

Revolutionary

Introducing major change, new ideas, or methods that dramatically alter a field.

Standard

A required level of quality, performance, or safety.

Sustainability

The ability to maintain or continue something without harming the environment.

Transform

To completely change the form, appearance, or nature of something.

Transformational

Causing a major, deep, or lasting change.

Transmit

To send, pass, or broadcast something from one place or person to another.

Turbine

A machine that converts moving fluids (air, water, or steam) into mechanical or electrical energy.

Utilize

To make practical and effective use of something.

Workflow

The sequence of tasks or processes through which work passes to be completed.