Engineer - Definition

engineer

n 1: a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical
problems [syn: engineer, applied scientist,
technologist]
2: the operator of a railway locomotive [syn: engineer,
locomotive engineer, railroad engineer, engine driver]
v 1: design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply
project"
2: plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the
robbery" [syn: mastermind, engineer, direct,
organize, organise, orchestrate]

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