human engineering problem

a case where the real challenge is to modify or control human behavior rather than design a technological solution. Sometimes used sarcastically (by techies) to imply that a problem is not due to technological deficiencies, but to the fact that humans are so poorly designed.

We know how to produce enough food to feed the world. Eliminating hunger is primarily a human engineering problem.

by Sal Theunuch December 17, 2005

Thomas (the tank engine)

The entity known as jesus himself. When he looks at you you hear Ringo Stars voice in your head that says: Thomas Had never seen such BULLSHIT before.

"What religion are you?"
"I follow our lord and savior Thomas (the tank engine)."

by NeonGamer69420 November 13, 2019

ghetto engineering tactics

Blatantly disregarding all formal education and training in the hopes of somehow magically "getting it right" while clearly failing to define what "right" is before embarking on said design.

Andy utilized ghetto engineering tactics in his project ... and not surprisingly he failed.

by Paul December 22, 2003

Computer Engineer

A college major that will make you hate your life, your friends, computers, electronics, and anything remotely enjoyable about your life. Mass consumption of alcohol in the 20 minutes of free time a week keeps you sane.

"Yo look at dude banging his head off the wall"
"Must be a computer engineer"

by LateNightEngineer April 14, 2010

computer engineering

The best kind of engineering. Every job wants you, everybody needs you. Software? You shit out programs for breakfast. All other engineers look up to you because you're a beast. You blend into any group of friends because you own geeky conversations, but you still stay in shape like a salsa dancing gazelle. You dress to impress and the bitches can't get off you because you got dat layer of abs underneath that button down shirt.

"I heard Jakey B switch to computer engineering"
"Damn, God made another angel today"

by anonymous124124 January 6, 2014

civil engineer

Originally defined as "civil" due to its separation from the military. In the past it denoted all types of engineering including electrical, mechanical, mining, etc. Today it includes bridges, canals, docks, foundations, harbors, off-shore construction, railways, river basin management, sewerage, soil mechanics, structural design, construction, traffic engineering, water supply, etc. The field so large that no engineer can easily specialize in more than two areas.

In other words, civil engineering deals with civilization building and maintenance.

They also like to drink beer, crack lewd jokes, and are generally above average in both looks and intelligence thus guaranteeing that they can attract members of the opposite sex and fill the world with more civil engineers.

Woman 1: Is that a civil engineer over there?
Woman 2: He is devastatingly handsome isn't he?

by drunken February 11, 2005

Unreal Engine

A really powerful game engine used by Epic Games. Very beautiful and popular engine, one of the very best engines out there for video games. It very popular because it supports practically any platform it's put on (PC, XBox, Gamecube, PS2, etc... and even Mac)

A great deal of the gameplay code is written in UnrealScript, a proprietary scripting language, and as such large parts of the gameplay can be modified without delving deep into the engine internals. As with other middleware packages, the Unreal Engine provides various tools to assist with content creation for designers and artists.

It has 3 versions: 1 (1998-2002), 2 (03-06), and 3 (06-future)

Some games/franchises that use Unreal Engine

Unreal Tournament
Unreal Championship
Gears of War
Red Steel
Deux Ex
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
Mass Effect
Lost Odessey
Too Human
Brothers in Arms

by Rockin' Ruler of Metallic Meyhem June 17, 2007