a person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering

a mechanical engineer; a civil engineer.

a person who operates or is in charge of an engine.

Also called locomotive engineer. Railroads . a person who operates or is in charge of a locomotive.

a member of an army, navy, or air force specially trained in engineering work.

a skillful manager

a political engineer.

to plan, construct, or manage as an engineer

He's engineered several big industrial projects.

to design or create using the techniques or methods of engineering

The motor has been engineered to run noiselessly.

to arrange, manage, or carry through by skillful or artful contrivance

He certainly engineered the election campaign beautifully.

noun

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verb

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