Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Engineering

having special and practical knowledge of a particular subject, art, craft, etc.

employing or involving the most modern methods or the most sophisticated technologies

to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working

a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task

the complete circle through which an electric current flows, typically consists of the source of electric energy

a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

a system of separate parts acting together in order to perform a task

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

a machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel

a piece of metal formed into a thin and flexible thread

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy

the branch of physics and electrical engineering that focuses on designing circuits that use transistors and microchips

a device used for connecting two pieces of equipment that are not compatible with each other

an electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

the power or ability to produce, perform or deploy something

to detach a piece of equipment from its power supply

an electronic instrument that produces particular signal outputs

a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it

to make something appear more important or serious than it really is

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

a piece of electronic equipment used for sending electromagnetic waves carrying radio or television signals

the routine act of inspection and maintenance of a machine or vehicle in order to keep it working

a part made for a machine or vehicle that can be used to replace an old or broken part