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

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   engineer: [noun] a member of a military group devoted to engineering work.

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

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   Definition. In 1961, the Conference of Engineering Societies of Western Europe and the United States of America defined "professional engineer" as follows:A professional engineer is competent by virtue of his/her fundamental education and training to apply the scientific method and outlook to the analysis and solution of engineering problems.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › engineerENGINEER | 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.thefreedictionary.com › engineerEngineer - definition of engineer by The Free Dictionary

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   Define engineer. engineer synonyms, engineer pronunciation, engineer translation, English dictionary definition of engineer. n. 1. One who is trained or ...

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › engineerEngineer Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of ENGINEER. [+ object] 1. : to plan, build, or manage (something) by using scientific methods — usually used as (be) engineered. The system is engineered [= designed] for maximum efficiency. a well- engineered highway. engineered materials. 2. : to produce or plan (something) especially in a clever and ...