McGraw-Hill dictionary of engineering = マグロウヒル現代工学辞典. McGraw-Hill dictionary of engineering

This comprehensive dictionary covers terms and concepts used in the major engineering disciplines. It includes some 18,000 terms, with definitions identified by the field in which they are primarily used. Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, [roman] this vital reference offers a wealth of essential information in a portable, convenient, quick-find format. Whether you're a professional, a student, a writer, or a general reader with an interest in science, there is no better or more authoritative way to stay up-to-speed with the current language of the various branches of engineering or gain an understanding of their key ideas and concepts. Written in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students, The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition : * Has been extensively revised, with 17,500 entries encompassing the language of engineering * Includes synonyms, acronyms, and abbreviations * Provides pronunciations for all terms * Covers such topics as building construction, chemical engineering, civil engineering, control systems, design engineering, engineering acoustics, industrial engineering, information technology and computing, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, telecommunications, and thermodynamics * Includes an appendix containing tables of useful data and information * Is based on the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms - for more than a quarter-of-a-century THE standard international reference Carefully reviewed for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Engineering, Second Edition, offers a standard of excellence unmatched by any similar publication Derived from the content of the respected McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include: * Pronunciation guide for every term * Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations * Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more * A convenient, quick-find format Derived from the world-renowned McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, this resource is written in a quick-find format in clear, simple language understandable to the general reader, yet in-depth enough for scientists, educators, and advanced students Lists and explains terminology related to engineering, providing synonyms, acronyms, and pronunciation for each entry, and covering such areas as buiding construction, control systems, industrial engineering, and telecommunications. All definitions in this dictionary were drawn from the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed A comprehensive reference to all the major terms and concepts in the major engineering disciplines.