[en-juh-neer-ing] 
| 1. | the art or science of making practical application of the knowledge of pure sciences, as physics or chemistry, as in the construction of engines, bridges, buildings, mines, ships, and chemical plants. |
| 2. | the action, work, or profession of an engineer. |
| 3. | skillful or artful contrivance; maneuvering. |
[en-juh-neer] | 1. | 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. |
| 2. | a person who operates or is in charge of an engine. |
| 3. | Also called locomotive engineer. Railroads. a person who operates or is in charge of a locomotive. |
| 4. | a member of an army, navy, or air force specially trained in engineering work. |
| 5. | a skillful manager: a political engineer. |
| 6. | to plan, construct, or manage as an engineer: He's engineered several big industrial projects. |
| 7. | to design or create using the techniques or methods of engineering: The motor has been engineered to run noiselessly. |
| 8. | to arrange, manage, or carry through by skillful or artful contrivance: He certainly engineered the election campaign beautifully. |
| en·gi·neer (ěn'jə-nîr') n.
[Middle English enginour, from Old French engigneor, from Medieval Latin ingeniātor, contriver, from ingeniāre, to contrive, from Latin ingenium, ability; see engine.] |
| en·gi·neer·ing (ěn'jə-nîr'ĭng) n.
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dʒəˈnɪər
