# Engineering Dictionary

> Free comprehensive engineering dictionary: 28,000+ terms and 9,000+ images

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.farlex.dictionary.engineering](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.farlex.dictionary.engineering)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.farlex.dictionary.engineering`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** TheFreeDictionary.com – Farlex
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 59,482
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (380 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3.1
- **Last updated:** 2023-08-28
- **First published:** 2015-06-26
- **Size:** 26 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-12-30
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farlex.dictionary.engineering)
- **Website:** [http://www.thefreedictionary.com](http://www.thefreedictionary.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/privacy-policy.htm](http://www.thefreedictionary.com/privacy-policy.htm)

## Description

The **Engineering Dictionary by Farlex** offers free, instant access to over 28,000 engineering terms and more than 9,000 images sourced from authoritative dictionaries and encyclopedias. It covers multiple engineering disciplines including civil, electrical, industrial, and nuclear engineering, providing detailed definitions, historical insights, and clear illustrations.

Features include over 10,000 audio pronunciations in American and British English, native voice search, advanced search filters, unlimited bookmarks, adjustable font size, and easy sharing options. This user-friendly extension is ideal for engineers, students, architects, or anyone passionate about engineering knowledge — all without subscriptions or locked content.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.farlex.dictionary.engineering.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users find the Engineering Dictionary app to be a helpful and comprehensive tool with a comfortable interface. However, many reviews mention missing or incomplete definitions, especially for common civil engineering terms, and lack of offline access. Some users also note delays and the need for visual aids to enhance understanding. Overall, while some appreciate its utility, others find it lacking important content and features.

### Pros

- Comprehensive and useful dictionary for engineering terms
- Easy to use and comfortable interface
- Helpful supporting tool for engineering studies
- Contains a good collection of common engineering words
- Trusted and appreciated by some users

### Cons

- Lacks many definitions and common civil engineering terms
- Definitions are often incomplete or only references are provided
- App has delays and some accuracy issues
- No offline version available, requiring internet data usage
- Needs more illustrations or figures to support definitions

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