Engineer

/ˌendʒɪˈnɪr/

noun

A person who specializes in designing and building machines, roads, bridges, or similar things.

My brother is an engineer who designs bridges.

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Pro Tip 1/3

The term 'engineer' may require a qualifier to indicate a specific field of expertise.

She is a software engineer specializing in cybersecurity.

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'Engineer' often implies having a formal education and professional qualifications in engineering.

He became a licensed mechanical engineer after years of study.

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Engineers not only build tangible objects but can also develop software and systems.

As a systems engineer, she optimizes the workflow of the company.

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