Technical Vocabulary Words List with Meanings

We at EnglishBix have prepared a list of words that every young engineers should know. These technical words help you in improving your English vocabulary and perform better in the world of Technology.

Technical Vocabulary Words for Engineers

Following are examples of technical terms with their meanings to help you become a better engineer.

Technical TermsMeaning
AnalysisA detailed examination of something
AutomationThe use of automated equipment instead of manpower
BalanceAn equal distribution of something
CalculationA computing determination of an amount
ConsultationSeeking advice from an expert
DepthThe measure of the deepness of something
DimensionAn aspect or a point of view of a condition
EngineA machine that converts a form of energy into its mechanical equivalent
ElectronicsThe study of the design of circuits using its components
FabricationThe process of inventing and producing something
FrictionThe resistance of a surface when it moves over another surface
GeneratorA machine that converts mechanical energy into its electric equivalent
HydraulicA liquid moving in limited space under pressure
IntersectionA point where two or more things cross each other
MachineA device that uses power to put force and control its movement to perform an action
ManufacturingSimilar to fabrication; refers to produce something on a large scale
OscilloscopeA device used to check oscillations, for a CRT
PrecisionA measure of accuracy and exactness of something
PropulsionSimilar to thrust; the action of pushing forward
RefineThe industrial process of removing impurities from something
RegulationThe process of controlling and sustaining something
SuspensionSupporting a vehicle on its wheels with the help of shock absorbers and springs
TechnologyWhen science and knowledge is put into use for practical purposes
TransmissionThe process of sending something
ValveA device that controls the corridor of the flow of air through a duct or a pipe
VibrationThe periodic motion of shaking of something
WeightThe measure of heaviness or a body’s relative mass
WeldThe process of joining metallic parts by heating the surfaces to a very high level

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