Word of the day · Tuesday 1 September 2026
engineer
noun a person who has scientific training and who designs and builds complicated products, machines, systems, or structures : a person who specializes in a branch of engineering
verb to plan, build, or manage (something) by using scientific methods—usually used as (be) engineered
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Meaning: (noun) a person who has scientific training and who designs and builds complicated products, machines, systems, or structures : a person who specializes in a branch of engineering
Also: (verb) to plan, build, or manage (something) by using scientific methods—usually used as (be) engineered
Pronounced: ˌɛnʤəˈniɚ
In a sentence: Design engineers are working on ways to make the cars run more efficiently.
Quick way to remember: think builder of innovative solutions
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