engineering vs applied science

engineering and applied science both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
engineering	Yes	No	No	No
applied science	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, engineering and applied science are synonyms defined as:

engineering and applied science: the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems

Other synonyms of engineering include engineering science, technology.

engineering (noun)	applied science (noun)
the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry	the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems