Engineering and Research

tools or machines that are designed for a specific purpose

The laboratory apparatus included microscopes, test tubes, and beakers.

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

A harmonica is a small, portable instrument, making it popular among travelers.

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

The computer’s performance improved after upgrading its microchip.

a piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible

He used a telescope to observe the stars.

a thin metal strand or filament used for fastening, forming cages, fences, or similar structures

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

After completing the morning meeting, she decided to switch tasks and focus on a different project.

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

The temperature sensor measures the heat in the environment to adjust the heating system.

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

The electrical circuit is designed to power the light bulb when the switch is turned on.

a small pointy piece of metal that can be fasten into wooden or metal objects using a screwdriver to hold things together

He used a screwdriver to tighten the screws holding the shelves to the wall.

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

The factory was filled with heavy machinery, each performing a specific function in the production line.

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

The mechanical device automatically sorts items based on size and weight.

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

The electrician installed a new cable to ensure a stable power supply to the building.

a large, long-necked wading bird, typically found in marshes, wetlands, and plains worldwide

The sandhill crane migrated across the valley.

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

With the right training, he has the capacity to become a world-class athlete.

the work done by a person, organization, company, etc. for the benefit of others

The restaurant prided itself on providing excellent service to its customers.

something or someone that is the most common example of a particular group, class, etc.

His style of leadership became the prototype for the company’s future managers.

happening or existing in the present time

The current economic conditions are challenging for many businesses.

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

a person who is employed by an artist to pose for a painting, photograph, etc.

The artist hired a model to sit for a portrait, capturing the subject's unique features and expressions.

a place where people do scientific experiments, manufacture drugs, etc.

The chemistry students conducted experiments in the laboratory to study chemical reactions.

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

The lab technician collected a blood sample for analysis.

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

The scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation.

to direct or participate in the management, organization, or execution of something

The experienced project manager will conduct the team in implementing the new software.

a judgment on the quantity and quality of something after careful consideration

The evaluation of the project's success will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators.

relating to or involving scientific experiments, especially those designed to test hypotheses or explore new ideas

The experimental study investigated the effects of meditation on stress levels.

to search and discover something or someone that we have lost or do not know the location of

Did you find the remote control for the television?

an explanation based on limited facts and evidence that is not yet proved to be true

The scientist developed a hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena.

a small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research

He cleaned the guinea pig’s cage every week.

to notice or discover something that is difficult to find

The security system is designed to detect unauthorized access to the building.

to put people or things in different categories or groups

The scientist classified the organisms into different species based on their genetic traits and physical features.

the act of finding something for the first time and before others

The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine by introducing the first antibiotic.

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites