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engineer
[ en-juh-neer ]
/ ˌɛn dʒəˈnɪər /
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Definition of engineer
noun
verb (used with object)
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Origin of engineer
OTHER WORDS FROM engineer
sub·en·gi·neer, nounun·en·gi·neered, adjectivewell-en·gi·neered, adjectiveWords nearby engineer
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British Dictionary definitions for engineer
engineer
/ (ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪə) /
noun
verb (tr)
to originate, cause, or plan in a clever or devious mannerhe engineered the minister's downfall
to design, plan, or construct as a professional engineer
Word Origin for engineer
C14: enginer, from Old French engigneor, from engignier to contrive, ultimately from Latin ingenium skill, talent; see engine
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