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   engineer

   /ˌɛn(d)ʒɪˈnɪə/

   noun

   • 1. a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures. Similar designerplannerbuilderarchitectproducerfabricatordevelopercreatorinventororiginatordevisercontrivermastermind
   • ▪ a person qualified in a branch of engineering, especially as a professional: "an aeronautical engineer"
   • 2. a person who controls an engine, especially on an aircraft or ship. Similar engineering officercontrollerhandlerdriveroperatormechanicmachinisttechnicianfitterartificerinformal:mech
   • ▪ a train driver. North American Similar engineering officercontrollerhandlerdriveroperatormechanicmachinisttechnicianfitterartificerinformal:mech
   • 3. a skilful contriver or originator of something: "the prime engineer of the approach"

   verb

   • 1. design and build (a machine or structure): "the men who engineered the tunnel"
   • ▪ modify (an organism) by manipulating its genetic material: "it is now possible to engineer tobacco plants that are resistant to the virus"
   • 2. skilfully arrange for (something) to occur: "she engineered another meeting with him"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a designer and constructor of fortifications and weapons; formerly also as ingineer): in early use from Old French engigneor, from medieval Latin ingeniator, from ingeniare ‘contrive, devise’, from Latin ingenium (see engine); in later use from French ingénieur or Italian ingegnere, also based on Latin ingenium, with the ending influenced by -eer.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EngineerEngineer - Wikipedia

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   An engineer is a professional who invents, designs, analyzes, builds and tests machines, systems, structures and materials. Learn about the definition, roles, types and ethics of engineers, as well as their education, regulation and history.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENGINEER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ENGINEER definition: 1. a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › engineerEngineer Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word engineer as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to cite, translate, and play with the word engineer.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EngineeringEngineering - Wikipedia

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   Engineering is the practice of using science, math and design to solve technical problems and improve systems. Learn about the origin, evolution and branches of engineering, from ancient times to modern day.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENGINEER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ENGINEER meaning: 1. a person whose job is to design or build machines, engines, or electrical equipment, or things…. Learn more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › engineerENGINEER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Engineer definition: a person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering. See examples of ENGINEER used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENGINEER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. a person trained in any branch of the profession of engineering 2. the originator or manager of a situation,.... Click for more definitions.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishengineer noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning of engineer as a noun, with different types and contexts of usage. Find out how to pronounce engineer, see pictures and example sentences, and explore related words and topics.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of engineer – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    ENGINEER definition: 1. someone whose job is to design, build, or repair machines, engines, roads, bridges, etc: 2…. Learn more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › engineerEngineer - definition of engineer by The Free Dictionary

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    An engineer is a person who uses scientific knowledge to design and construct machinery, electrical devices, or roads and bridges. The web page provides various definitions, synonyms, and usage examples of the word engineer from different sources and dictionaries.