This dictionary has no analogues either in domestic or foreign lexicography. The dictionary clearly and completely (30 thousand general scientific and general technical lexical units) shows the wide combinability capabilities of the lexical and terminological array. Of particular value in this dictionary is the development of verbs, adjectives and prepositions.
The dictionary is intended for translators, engineering and technical workers, as well as for students, graduate students and teachers of technical universities.
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abbreviation g. abbreviation; (initial type of compound words, acronym) acronym
aberrations aberration: adjust for aberration; correct [eliminate] ~y correct aberration; correct a lens to chromatic achromatize a lens; correct a lens/a lens system for aberration ablator m. ablator: A ~ sublimates [sublimates]. An ablator sublimes. A ~ evaporates, (from the surface) An ablator vaporizes. (through the surface) An ablator transpires. A ~ cokes. An ablator chars. A ~ sprayed onto... An ablator is gunned onto... A ~ charred. An ablator chars. A ~ melts. An ablator melts, foam ~ foam an ablator
ablative adj. ablative: ablative shielding; ~oe cooling ablative cooling
subscription m. 1. (for visiting something) season-ticket 2. (for service, for example, a television studio) service contract: to be served by get (a) contract service, be serviced by contract; put the TV on - sign a service contract for one’s TV set 3. interlibrary - interlibrary loan plan: receive books/use books no interlibrary - borrow/use books under an interlibrary loan plan.
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According to research from UK recruitment agency CBSbutler, you could earn £54,000 in 2017. To do this, you had to work as an engineer in the oil and gas industry. It takes a lot of effort to see numbers like these in your bank account. One of them is to learn English and become a sought-after specialist in a foreign or Russian company.
Even if you have nothing to do with engineering, we recommend that you read the article. For example, the English names of screws and dowels will be useful to you if you assemble furniture according to instructions in English or buy exclusive materials on English-language sites.
Brief dictionary of technical terms
We tried to collect the terms that are most often found in the work of an engineer. Of course, we only covered the basic vocabulary. If you want to master English in a more narrow engineering field, you can do this on ours. Whether you are a design engineer or an electrical engineer, we will select the materials that will be useful specifically in your industry.
If you know basic terminology, scroll to the end of the article: we have collected 33 useful resources for you that will be useful for developing your listening and reading skills. Plus, our list of video blogs, podcasts, series, and courses will help make learning fun.
General terminology
First, let's look at the names of engineering industries and the names of some positions.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| engineering | engineering |
| mechanical engineering | engineering mechanics, mechanical engineering, mechanical systems design |
| electrical engineering | electromechanics, technical design of electrical circuits |
| civil engineering | design and construction of civil facilities |
| structural engineering | industrial design / construction design |
| biomedical engineering | biomedical engineering |
| chemical engineering | chemical engineering |
| software engineering | software engineering |
| systems engineering | systems engineering |
| an engineer | engineer, designer |
| an engineering technician | technical engineer |
Design
Let's move on to the basic set of words that are necessary for drawing up drawings and diagrams.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| design information | project information |
| a design solution | design and technical solution |
| an item | part, product, unit |
| size | size |
| scale | scale |
| CAD /kæd/ (computer-aided design) | computer-aided design system |
| specifications | specifications |
| technical requirements | technical specifications, requirements |
| to overdesign | overdesign |
| Blueprints | |
| a drawing (abbreviated as dwg) | drawing, diagram |
| a blueprint | blue (copy of drawing) |
| a detail drawing | detailed drawing |
| a general arrangement drawing | general layout drawing, general diagram |
| a preliminary drawing | sketch, preliminary drawing |
| a working drawing | rough diagram, working drawing |
| schematics | schematic drawing, plan |
| a drawing board | tablet, drawing board |
| to draw up a drawing | draw up a drawing |
Measurements
The following lexical set will help you take measurements by correctly indicating the radius of the circle and the error in English.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| a measurement | measurement, calculation, system of measures |
| calculations | calculations, calculations |
| dimensions (abbreviated dims) | dimensions |
| linear dimensions | linear dimensions |
| a direction | direction |
| a tape measure | measuring tape |
| a theodolite | goniometer |
| an angle | corner |
| a degree | degree |
| a grade | metric degree |
| diameter | diameter |
| a radius (plural: radii) | radius |
| circumference | perimeter, circumference |
| a constant | constant |
| a surface | surface |
| a face | front surface |
| a circle | circle |
| a concentric circle | concentric circle |
| a curved line | crooked line |
| an extremity | extreme point |
| a span | distance between objects |
| distance | distance |
| length | length |
| height | height |
| width | width |
| thickness | thickness |
| area | square |
| cross-sectional area | cross-sectional area |
| surface area | surface area |
| mass | weight |
| weight | weight |
| volume | volume |
| density | density |
| external | external |
| internal | interior |
| horizontal | horizontal |
| vertical | vertical |
| flat | flat |
| smooth | smooth, even |
| inclined | inclined, at an angle |
| to measure | to measure |
| to increase | increase |
| to decrease | reduce |
| Accuracy of measurements | |
| dimensional accuracy | accuracy of measurements |
| precision | accuracy |
| a deviation | deviation |
| tolerance | error |
| a rounding error | rounding error |
| performance gap | inequality in indicators |
| tight tolerance = close tolerance | small permissible deviation |
| loose tolerance | wide permissible error |
| negligible | insignificant |
| imprecise/inaccurate | inaccurate |
| permissible | acceptable |
| within tolerance | within acceptable values |
| outside tolerance | out of range |
| approximately | approximately |
| to vary | vary |
| to round up or down | round up or down |
| Location | |
| locating | location |
| a centreline | center line, center line |
| an offset | bias |
| centre-to-centre | distance between centers/axes |
| a reference point | reference point, starting point |
| a grid | net |
| a gridline | grid line |
| a diagonal | diagonal |
| perpendicular to | perpendicular to |
| to set out | mark position |
| to locate | locate, place |
| to run parallel with | be parallel |
| to intersect at | intersect at |
Materials technology
A short dictionary on materials technology will help you work with wood, concrete or metals.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| an element | element |
| a compound | compound |
| chemical composition | chemical composition |
| constituents | components |
| a chemical reaction | chemical reaction |
| a mixture | mixture |
| an alloy | admixture |
| a coefficient | coefficient |
| non-metals (carbon, silicon) | non-metals (coal, silicon) |
metals (iron, copper):
| metals (iron, copper):
|
| a precious metal | a precious metal |
raw materials:
| raw materials:
|
steel:
| steel:
|
| a composite material | composite material |
| a reinforcing material | reinforcing material |
| a matrix | binder, solution |
| carbon fiber | carbon fiber |
| fiberglass | fiberglass |
| molten | molten, liquid |
| to disintegrate | divide into parts |
| to flow | flow |
| to cover | cover |
| to melt | melt |
| to rust | rust |
| Polymers | |
| a natural polymer | natural polymer |
| a synthetic polymer | synthetic polymer |
thermoplastics:
| thermoplastics:
|
thermosetting plastics = thermosets:
| thermosets:
|
| an elastomer | elastomer |
| rubber | rubber |
| latex | rubber |
| Minerals and ceramic materials | |
| a mineral | mineral |
| ceramics | ceramics |
| ore | ore mineral |
| an abrasive material | abrasive |
| clay | clay |
| a kiln | kiln |
glass:
| glass:
|
| organic | organic |
| inorganic | inorganic |
| to anneal | harden, burn |
| Concrete | |
| concrete | concrete |
| cement | cement |
| sand | sand |
| gravel | gravel |
| fine aggregate | fine aggregate |
| coarse aggregate | coarse aggregate |
| concrete mix design | selection of concrete mixture composition |
| batching | dosing |
| an additive | additive |
| a retarder | retarder (concrete) |
| reinforced concrete | reinforced concrete |
| reinforcing bars | fittings |
| formwork = shuttering | formwork |
| to cast concrete | lay concrete mixture |
| Wood | |
wood:
| wood:
|
solid wood:
| solid wood:
|
engineered wood:
| composite wood material:
|
| plywood | plywood |
| timber = lumber | lumber |
| a sawmill | sawmill |
| resin | tree resin |
| stress-graded | graded by strength |
| to saw | to nag |
| Properties of materials | |
| material properties | properties of materials |
| thermal properties | thermal properties |
| a thermal insulator | thermal insulation material |
| a coefficient of thermal expansion | coefficient of thermal expansion |
| a coefficient of linear expansion | coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
| tensile strength | tensile strength |
| compressive strength | compressive strength |
| deformation | deformation |
| elongation | stretching |
| extension | extension |
| hardening | hardening |
| corrosion | corrosion |
| resistance | resistance |
| elasticity | elasticity, firmness |
| ductility | elasticity, pliability |
| plasticity | plastic |
hardness:
| strength:
|
| durability | service life, wear resistance |
| fatigue | wear |
| fracture toughness | fracture resistance |
| thermal conductivity | thermal conductivity |
| stiff | hard, inelastic |
| brittle | fragile, fragile |
| malleable | malleable |
| ductile | viscous |
| to conduct | pass, pass |
| to fracture | crack, burst |
| to resist wear | be resistant to wear |
Manufacturing and assembly
Making and assembling appliances and furniture from parts is a task not only for a talented engineer, but also for anyone who has started a renovation with their own hands.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| manufacturing | production, manufacturing |
| machining | machining, machining |
| computer aided design (CAD) / computer aided manufacturing (CAM) | computer-aided design system/computer-aided manufacturing system |
| a workpiece | part, blank |
| a blank | workpiece |
| blanking | blank cutting |
| drilling | drilling, drilling |
| grinding | grinding, sharpening |
| punching | perforation |
cutting:
| cutting:
|
tools for cutting:
| cutting tools:
|
| swarf = chips | metal shavings, sawdust |
| assembly | assembly |
| a joint | connection, junction |
| an edge | edge |
| a ridge | edge |
| a rebate | gutter, groove |
| a helical groove | screw groove, spiral groove |
| a thread | screw thread |
| a tongue-and-groove joint | cleat" |
| a cavity = void | cavity, depression |
| a through hole | through hole |
| a blind hole | blind hole |
| chamfered | beveled |
| pointed | pointed, pointed |
| proud = raised | convex |
| recessed | recessed, flush mounted |
| toothed | serrated |
| flush with | flush with, flush with |
| to slot into | secure in groove |
| to screw into | screw in |
| to taper | narrow, cone |
| to machine | to machine, to machine |
| to rotate = to spin | rotate |
| Fasteners | |
| a bolt | bolt |
| a nut (here) | screw |
a washer:
| washer:
|
a screw:
| screw, screw:
|
| a self-tapping screw | self-tapping screw, self-tapping screw |
| a screw anchor | dowel |
a rivet:
| rivet:
|
tools for fastening:
| fastening tools:
|
| to tighten (here) | screw tight, tighten |
| to loosen | loosen |
| to work loose | to become unsteady |
| to screw in | screw in, screw in |
| Permanent connections | |
welding:
| welding:
|
| brazing | refractory soldering |
| soldering | soft soldering |
| adhesive | adhesive |
| a solvent | solvent |
| to weld | weld, brew |
| to fuse | alloy |
| to evaporate | evaporate, evaporate |
Energy and temperature
Forms of energy, temperature measurement - in the following selection of terms.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| Energy | |
energy:
| energy:
|
| energy efficiency | coefficient of performance (efficiency) |
| energy source | energy source |
| waste energy | wasted energy |
| a joule | joule |
| a watt | watt |
| wattage | power in watts |
| Temperature | |
| temperature | temperature |
| heat | warm |
| vapor | steam |
| degrees Celsius | degrees Celsius |
| heat capacity | heat capacity |
| heat transfer | heat exchange, heat transfer |
| a heating system | heating system |
| a convector | Radiator |
| endothermic | endothermic |
| exothermic | exothermic |
Water supply
The next section covers piping and fluid handling.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
| liquid | liquid |
| water supply | water supply |
| pipework | pipeline network |
| a main | main pipe |
| a drain | sewer pipe, drainage pipe |
| sewers | sewerage |
| a hose | hose |
| a pump | pump, pump |
| a turbine | turbine |
| a valve | valve |
| pressure | pressure |
| a pressure gauge | pressure measuring device, manometer |
| pressure differential | pressure drop |
| fluid dynamics | dynamics of liquids and gases, fluid dynamics |
| to flow | flow |
Mechanisms
Let's move on to engines, motors and gears.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
an engine:
| engine:
|
| an internal combustion engine | internal combustion engine |
| an electric motor | electric motor |
| thrust | reactive motive force, thrust |
| a fuel injector | fuel injector |
| transmission | transmission, transmission |
a gear = a gear wheel:
| gear, cogwheel:
|
| a gear train | gear block, gear transmission |
| a chain | chain |
| chain drive | chain transmission, chain drive |
| a wire rope | cable |
| a crankshaft | crankshaft, crankshaft |
| a flywheel | flywheel |
| reciprocating motion | reciprocating movement |
| rotary motion | rotational movement |
| to interlock | connect, mesh |
| to mesh together | to get involved, to get involved |
Electricity
The last section of our brief technical dictionary will help you assemble an electrical circuit and measure the frequency of alternating current.
| Word/Phrase | Translation |
|---|---|
current:
| current:
|
| voltage | voltage |
| resistance | resistance |
| an ampere | ampere |
| an electric charge | electric charge |
| a charge carrier | charge carrier, current carrier |
| an electromotive force (EMF) | electromotive force (EMF) |
| a volt | volt |
| an ohm | ohm |
| a device | device |
| an appliance | device |
| an electrical insulator | electrical insulator |
| installation | installation |
| power rating | rated power, maximum permissible power |
| electric shock | electric shock, electric shock |
| technical failure | technical failure, malfunction |
| Power supply | |
| electrical supply | power supply, electrical supply |
| mains electricity | grid electricity |
| a power grid | electrical network, energy network |
| frequency | frequency |
| a hertz (Hz) | hertz |
| AC generation | AC generation |
| field coil | electromagnetic coil, inductor coil |
| electromagnetic induction | electromagnetic induction |
| a power station | power station |
| a power line = a transmission line | power line |
| a generator | generator |
| a rechargeable battery | rechargeable battery, battery |
| to charge | charge |
| Electrical circuit | |
| an electric circuit | electrical circuit |
| a parallel circuit | parallel circuit |
| a series circuit | series circuit |
| a conductor | conductor |
| a semiconductor | semiconductor |
| a switchboard | switchboard |
| switchgear | distribution equipment |
| a power socket | power socket |
| an electric wire | electrical wire, electrical wire |
| a strand | stranded wire |
| extra-high voltage (EHV) | ultra high voltage |
| to earth | ground |
| to switch on | include |
| to switch off | turn off |
Useful Resources
The time has come for those same 33 resources that they promised to provide earlier.
Today is programmer's day. On this occasion, there is a holiday in our office, balloons, fireworks (in fact, no: we work hard). But we couldn’t ignore such a day, so we prepared an article about technical English for IT specialists.
Why does a developer need English (this question made me laugh). The answer is obvious: English is needed to understand terminology, work with English-language interfaces, read technical documentation, study professional literature, conferences and webinars... And, of course, to be able to work abroad.
The developers already know a huge number of English words (just listen to ours: it’s as if they don’t speak Russian at all, but only “fix”, “debug”, “asapyat”). But using professional slang does not mean fully proficient in English. Therefore, we have collected resources in this article that will help you fully improve your English for work.
Contents of the article “English for Developers”:
We are looking for professional vocabulary:
Downloading skills:
English dictionary for programmers: sources of vocabulary
The vocabulary for developers is extensive. Those whom the average person might call an “IT person” include a dozen different specializations: frontend developers, backend developers, testers, web designers, product designers, and others (but all of them must be able to “fix a computer”). 
We have collected sources where you can find both basic and highly specialized vocabulary.
1. English for IT specialists: textbooks
Textbooks are especially suitable for those who decide to learn the language on their own, as they offer a ready-made lesson program.
English for Information Technology– Suitable for entry level. Includes basic basic vocabulary.
Career path Software Engineering– a lexical guide for programmers that combines specialized vocabulary and work situations to develop communication skills. Topics: software development, testing, user interface, modeling, career options, etc.
Oxford English for Information Technology– another full-fledged course. Suitable for intermediate level. Includes a student workbook and an accompanying audio course.
Professional English in Use ICT– the course is suitable for intermediate level. The book is built from simple to complex, all units are divided into topics.
Check Your English Vocabulary for Computers and IT– a workbook designed to improve understanding of technical vocabulary. Includes crosswords, puzzles, etc.
2. English for it: online courses
On the Internet you can find sites with various online trainers for your technical English.
You can also find specialized vocabulary on the following websites:
The sites are in English, but ours will translate any word in two clicks.
4. Professional literature: blogs, magazines for IT specialists
The most effective way to expand your vocabulary is to “take” words out of their living context. For example, read an article about a professional issue and write down new words from there. Such vocabulary will be better remembered, because it will be associated with a high-quality context.
Materials on Lingualeo: technical English for programmers
The Lingualeo library of materials contains more than 250 thousand authentic texts, videos, audio, etc. The main feature is that you can 1. click on an unfamiliar word ⇒ 2. see the translation ⇒ 3. add a word to study ⇒ 4. learn it using . And the context will always be with you.
We have a huge amount of materials on IT topics: collection, collection, etc.
Also, vocabulary and ideas can be drawn from and from special. And we have collected cool examples of Elevator pitch.
How to search for materials: enter any technical term in English and sort the materials by difficulty level and format (video, audio, book). Instructions at the link.
Magazines and blogs in English for developers
The principle of working with texts on other sites can be just as convenient: 1. install ⇒ 2. point at unfamiliar words ⇒ 3. and add them for study.
Where to look for texts:
- news.ycombinator.com
- blog.codinghorror.com
- www.improgrammer.net
- www.smashingmagazine.com
- designm.ag
- sdtimes.com
- www.drdobbs.com
- www.creativebloq.com
We work with other skills: listening, speaking practice
Full command of a foreign language includes 4 skills: reading (we named many sites for it), listening, writing and speaking (that is, speech). We will find additional resources for listening and speaking.
1. Listening: podcasts and videos
Some of the collections on Lingualeo that I mentioned above are collections with videos that will also help improve your listening skills. Now let's find some podcasts:
- Herding Code - Technology podcasts with Scott Allen, Kevin Dente, Scott Kuhn and John Galloway.
- Like any specialist, developers need not only basic English, but also highly specialized ones. This mainly concerns special vocabulary.
- Vocabulary can be found in professional dictionaries and materials in English. The second option is preferable: this way you will learn even the most difficult words more firmly.
- Don’t forget other skills: listening (listen to podcasts, watch videos and TV series) and speaking (communicate with English-speaking colleagues on special forums and on social networks).
Let's summarize: English for web designers and IT specialists
Well, once again we congratulate those involved on the holiday! Now let's go. 🙂