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engineer
noun
verb
A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
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ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ
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noun
A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
noun
The operator of a railway locomotive
verb C1
Plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
“He masterminded the robbery”
verb C1
Design as an engineer
“He engineered the water supply project”
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He masterminded the robbery
He engineered the water supply project
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