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Engineer Definition & Meaning

engineer
noun
  1. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
  2. the operator of a railway locomotive
verb
  1. design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project"
  2. plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"

"Engineer" in song lyrics

See how engineer is used in real songs:

  • "but I stayed behind and stabbed the engineer"
    Insane Clown Posse — Still Stabbin'
  • "Plus I got the engineer"
    Iron Lyon — Time Capsule (Intro)
  • "Even Pro Tools mixed and shorty was an engineer"
    J-Live — Oowee

Usage tips for "engineer"

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Frequently asked questions

What does engineer mean?
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems the operator of a railway locomotive design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project" plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"
What part of speech is engineer?
Engineer is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does engineer have?
Engineer has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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