This essential reference defines the principle and most commonly used terms found in
engineering documents and drawings across multiple disciplines and explains them in plain
unambiguous English. Concise Dictionary of Engineering: A Guide to the Language of Engineering
also distinguishes how some terms take on different meanings in different engineering
contexts-critical knowledge when working on collaborative projects with diverse elements and
colleagues. Based on an edition developed for researchers and technicians at Lockheed Martin
each entry in this volume is written in clear everyday English without confusing jargon and
techno-speak. The book is ideal for students professional engineers industrial personnel
managers and anyone else who requires a solid understanding of the language of engineers.
