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en⋅gi⋅neer⋅ing

  [en-juh-neer-ing]
–noun
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.
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Origin:
1710–20; engineer + -ing 1
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en⋅gi⋅neer

  [en-juh-neer]
–noun
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.
–verb (used with object)
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.
Origin:
1350–1400; engine + -eer; r. ME engin(e)our < AF engineor OF engigneor < ML ingeniātor, equiv. to ingeniā(re) to design, devise (v. deriv. of ingenium; see engine ) + L -tor -tor
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en·gi·neer   (ěn'jə-nîr')   
n.  

  1. One who is trained or professionally engaged in a branch of engineering.

  2. One who operates an engine.

  3. One who skillfully or shrewdly manages an enterprise.

tr.v.   en·gi·neered, en·gi·neer·ing, en·gi·neers

  1. To plan, construct, or manage as an engineer.

  2. To alter or produce by methods of genetic engineering: "Researchers . . . compared insulin manufactured by bacteria genetically engineered with recombinant DNA techniques to the commercial insulin obtained from swine or cattle" (Fusion).

  3. To plan, manage, and put through by skillful acts or contrivance; maneuver.


[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.  

    1. The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems.

    2. The profession of or the work performed by an engineer.

  2. Skillful maneuvering or direction: geopolitical engineering; social engineering.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: en·gi·neer
Pronunciation: "en-j&-'ni(&)r
Function: transitive verb
: to modify or produce by genetic engineeringengineered bacteria —Technical Survey>
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Science Dictionary
engineering   (ěn'jə-nîr'ĭng)  Pronunciation Key 
The application of science to practical uses such as the design of structures, machines, and systems. Engineering has many specialities such as civil engineering, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
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