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A limitation or restriction. For engineers, constraints are the limitations that must be considered when designing a workable solution to a problem
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design process The iterative process through which engineers develop solutions to meet an objective. The steps of the process include: identifying a problem, brainstorming, designing, constructing, testing, analysis and evaluation, redesigning, retesting
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The capabilities or tasks that an engineering solution is able to perform.
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Desired outcomes for an engineering design or product
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statement A sentence or two that describes the identified problem or challenge an engineer or engineering team is working to solve.
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An early functional version (a model, a mock-up) of a design to help move the design process forward by improving the team's understanding of the problem, identifying missing requirements, evaluating design objectives and product features, and getting fee
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The overall objectives, functions and constraints of a project
