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engineer

/,/E/n/dZ//@/'n/i/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

    noun.person

    Synonyms applied scientist technologist

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. the operator of a railway locomotive

    noun.person

    Synonyms engine driver locomotive engineer railroad engineer

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A person skilled in the principles and practice of any branch of engineering. See under <u>Engineering</u>, <pos><i>n.</i></pos>

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. design as an engineer

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    He engineered the water supply project.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms direct mastermind orchestrate organise organize

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To lay out or construct, as an engineer; to perform the work of an engineer on; as, to <i>engineer</i> a road.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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