engineer

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: applied scientisttechnologistlocomotive engineerrailroad engineerengine drivermasterminddirectorganizeorganiseorchestrate

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problemsSynonyms: applied scientisttechnologist
  2. the operator of a railway locomotiveSynonyms: locomotive engineerrailroad engineerengine driver

Verb (2)

  1. design as an engineer“He engineered the water supply project”
  2. plan and direct (a complex undertaking)“he masterminded the robbery”Synonyms: masterminddirectorganizeorganiseorchestrate
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Engineer \En`gi*neer"\, n. [OE. enginer: cf. OF. engignier, F. ing['e]nieur. See Engine, n.]

1.A person skilled in the principles and practice of any branch of engineering; as, a civil engineer; an electronic engineer; a chemical engineer. See under Engineering, n. [1913 Webster +PJC]

2.One who manages as engine, particularly a steam engine; an engine driver. [1913 Webster]

3.One who carries through an enterprise by skillful or artful contrivance; an efficient manager. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

Civil engineer, a person skilled in the science of civil engineering.

Military engineer, one who executes engineering works of a military nature. See under Engineering. [1913 Webster]

Engineer \En`gi*neer"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Engineered; p. pr. & vb. n. Engineering.]

1.To lay out or construct, as an engineer; to perform the work of an engineer on; as, to engineer a road. --J. Hamilton. [1913 Webster]

2.To use contrivance and effort for; to guide the course of; to manage; as, to engineer a bill through Congress. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] Engineer Corps

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