Engineering vs. Technical: What's the Difference?

The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems.

Of or relating to technique

The profession of or the work performed by an engineer.

Having or demonstrating special skill or practical knowledge especially in a mechanical or scientific field

Skillful maneuvering or direction

Used in or peculiar to a specific field or profession; specialized

Present participle of engineer

Requiring advanced skills or specialized equipment

(uncountable) The application of mathematics and the physical sciences to the needs of humanity and the development of technology.

Of or relating to the practical, mechanical, or industrial arts or to the applied sciences

The area aboard a ship where the engine is located.

Of or relating to technology or technological studies

Actions controling the motion, shape, and/or substance of any physical object(s).

Of or involving electronic or mechanical equipment

Designates office area of the professional engineering staff.

Of or relating to information technology

Originally, the art of managing engines; in its modern and extended sense, the art and science by which the properties of matter are made useful to man, whether in structures, machines, chemical substances, or living organisms; the occupation and work of an engineer. In the modern sense, the application of mathematics or systematic knowledge beyond the routine skills of practise, for the design of any complex system which performs useful functions, may be considered as engineering, including such abstract tasks as designing software (software engineering).

Of, relating to, or employing the methodology of science; scientific

The practical application of science to commerce or industry

In strict conformance to a law, regulation, or procedure

The discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems;

Strictly or narrowly defined

A room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located

Based on analysis or principle; theoretical rather than practical

Relating to or based on market indicators, such as trading volume and fluctuations in securities prices, rather than underlying economic factors such as corporate earnings, inflation, and unemployment

(Sports) A technical foul.

A light vehicle such as a pickup truck that has been outfitted with a mounted machine gun or other weapon, especially for use by paramilitary units or irregulars.

Specifically related to a particular discipline.

Of or related to technology.

(of a person) Technically-minded; adept with science and technology.

Relating to, or requiring, technique.

Requiring advanced techniques for successful completion.

(securities and other markets) Relating to the internal mechanics of a market rather than more basic factors.

In the strictest sense, but not practically or meaningfully.

A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it.

(basketball) technical foul

(video games) A special move in certain fighting games that cancels out the effect of an opponent's attack.

Of or pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts, or to any science, business, or the like; specially appropriate to any art, science, or business; as, the words of an indictment must be technical.

A pickup truck with a gun mounted on it

(basketball) a foul that that can be assessed on a player or a coach or a team for unsportsmanlike conduct; does not usually involve physical contact during play

Of or relating to technique;

Characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences;

Of or relating to proficiency in a practical skill;

Of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles;

Resulting from or dependent on market factors rather than fundamental economic considerations;

Of production of chemicals for commercial purposes especially on a large scale;