Engineering
Terminology Exposed
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Layman's Guide to the Twenty Most Used Engineering Phrases. 1.
A number of different approaches are being tried. Means: We are still trying to
figure out what to do. 2. Extensive report is being
prepared with a fresh approach to the problem. Means: We just hired three kids
fresh out of college. 3. Project has been very
well coordinated. Means: We know who to blame. 4.
Major technological breakthrough. Means: About the same functionality as before
but looks very high-tech. 5. Customer satisfaction
upon delivery is guaranteed. Means: We are so far behind schedule the customer
is happy to get it delivered. 6. Preliminary operational
tests were inconclusive. Means: the darn thing blew up when we threw the switch. 7.
Test results were extremely gratifying. Means: We were very surprised it worked. 8.
Entire concept will have to be abandoned. Means: The only person who understands
it quit. 9. It is in process. Means: It's so wrapped
up in red tape that the situation seems hopeless. 10.
We are looking into it. Means: Don't bother us. We have enough to do already. 11.
Please review each section and initial. Means: Let's spread- out responsibility
for this mess-up. 12. Give us the benefit of your
thoughts. Means: We'll listen to what you have to say as long as it doesn't interfere
with what we've already done. 13. Give us your
interpretation. Means: Please tell us what we just built, and why. 14.
Come see me about this so we can discuss it. Means: Come into my office; I haven't
seen a real person for days. 15. All new design.
Means: No parts are interchangeable with any previous design. 16.
Rugged design. Means: It's too heavy. 17. Lightweight
design. Means: A little lighter than the rugged design. 18.
Years of development. Means: We finally got a design that works. 19.
Energy saving. Means: Has an on-off switch. 20.
Low maintenance. Means: Entire unit must be replaced if any part breaks.
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