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engineer definition
en·gi·neer (en′jə nir′)
noun
- Now Rare a person who makes engines
- a person skilled or occupied in some branch of engineering a mechanical engineer
- a person who operates or supervises the operation of engines or technical equipment a locomotive engineer, radio engineer
- a specialist in planning and directing operations in some technical field
- a skillful or clever manager
- Mil. a member of a military engineering unit trained in the construction and demolition of bridges, roads, airfields, etc.
Etymology: earlier enginer < ME enginour < OFr engigneur
transitive verb
- ☆ to plan, construct, or manage as an engineer
- ☆ to plan and direct skillfully; superintend; guide (a measure, action, etc. through)
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