The subfield of engineering concerned with applying a systematic, disciplined, quantifiable approach to the development, operation, and maintenance of software.

Alternative spelling of reverse-engineer

(of an aircraft) powered by two engines, one in each wing

(nautical) A compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located. / (idiomatic) The source of power in a team or other group. / (sports) The midfield.

The practice of letting accidents or failures (perhaps occasioning death, but not necessarily) identify engineering problems. / 2005, Safe Skies International

To derive or duplicate the design, technical specifications, manufacturing methods, or functionality of an object by studying an existing product, prototype, etc.

A person who reverse-engineers products.

(historical) A large weapon of war used, during medieval times, to batter fortifications.

Alternative spelling of reverse-engineer

(thermodynamics) Any device which converts heat energy into mechanical work, by moving heat from a source to a sink.