Engineer — synonyms, definition

1. engineer (Noun)

applied scientist architect author bus driver conductor creator designer driver engine driver locomotive engineer machinist mastermind motorist operative operator originator prime mover railroad engineer technologist user • • •

engineer (Noun) — A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

engineer (Noun) — The operator of a railway locomotive.

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2. engineer (Verb)

afford contrive design direct manage manipulate manoeuvre mastermind negotiate orchestrate organise organize plot scheme supervise

engineer (Verb) — Design as an engineer. ex. "He engineered the water supply project"

engineer (Verb) — Plan and control how a complex undertaking is done. ex. "he engineered the robbery"

design plan choreograph