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Definition: Meaning of, engineer in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɛndʒɪˈnɪə /

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engineer engineers
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  1. someone whose job is to design or build roads, bridges, machines etc
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  2. someone whose job is to take care of the engines on a ship or aircraft
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  3. British English someone whose job is to repair electrical equipment or machines
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  4. American English someone whose job is driving a train
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
engineer engineered engineered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
engineering engineers
[transitive]
  1. to make something happen by skilful secret planning
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  2. to change the GENETIC structure of a plant, animal etc [=  genetically modify]
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  3. [often passive] technical to design and plan the building of roads, bridges, machines, etc
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engineer used in phrases

  • aeronautical engineer (noun)
    1. an engineer concerned with the design and construction of aircraft
  • aerospace engineer (noun)
    1. an engineer of aircraft and space vehicles
  • army engineer (noun)
    1. military a member of the military who is trained in engineering and construction work
  • automotive engineer (noun)
    1. an engineer concerned with the design and construction of automobiles
  • civil engineer (noun)
    1. roads, bridges or harbours etc. an engineer trained to design and construct and maintain public works
  • efficiency engineer (noun)
    1. an expert in increasing the efficient use of machines and personnel
  • electrical engineer (noun)
    1. a person trained in practical applications of the theory of electricity
  • engineer's chain (noun)
    1. 100 ft a unit of length
  • flight engineer (noun)
    1. the flight crewman responsible for mechanical operation while in flight
  • highway engineer (noun)
    1. a civil engineer who specializes in the design and construction of roads and highways
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