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engineer [ˌɛnʤəˈniɚ]

1 engineer noun
  • a person who has scientific training and who designs and builds complicated products, machines, systems, or structures : a person who specializes in a branch of engineering
  • a person who runs or is in charge of an engine in an airplane, a ship, etc.
  • a person who runs a train

2 engineer verb
  • to plan, build, or manage (something) by using scientific methods—usually used as (be) engineered
  • to produce or plan (something) especially in a clever and skillful way
  • to change the genetic structure of (a plant or animal)—usually used as (be) engineered