noun
- A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
- synonyms: applied scientist, technologist
- The operator of a railway locomotive.
- synonyms: locomotive engineer, railroad engineer, engine driver
verb
- Design as an engineer.
- usage: "He engineered the water supply project"
- Plan and direct (a complex undertaking. )
- usage: "he masterminded the robbery"
- synonyms: mastermind, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate
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