Overview of noun engineer

The noun engineer has 2 senses

• engineer, applied scientist, technologist -- (a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems)


• engineer, locomotive engineer, railroad engineer, engine driver -- (the operator of a railway locomotive)

Overview of verb engineer

The verb engineer has 2 senses

• engineer -- (design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project")


• mastermind, engineer, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate -- (plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery")