noun / verb
engineer
en-jih-NEER/ˌendʒɪˈnɪr/
A professional who designs or manages technical systems using specialized skills.
The engineer checks a mechanical component with calipers beside a technical drawing.
Etymology
An engigneor made military engines, so the title originally identified a builder of war machinery. Its scope broadened to inventors and designers, including those responsible for public works and other technical systems.
In context
one of the worst Parts about finding a job as a software engineer is the technical interview during these programming related interviews the interviewer will expect you to work to a solution optimize it and write code
More examples
- They engineer bridges to withstand strong winds.
- A sound engineer adjusts the microphones before recording begins.
- She engineered a compromise that satisfied both sides.
Forms
engineer · engineers · engineered · engineering
engineering noun — The design and development of technical systems.
Similar words
- designer
- Plans how things look or work, not necessarily technical systems.
- technician
- Usually installs, tests, or repairs equipment rather than designing systems.