[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. |
