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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Engineer \En`gi*neer"\, n. [OE. enginer: cf. OF. engignier, F.
ing['e]nieur. See {Engine}, n.]
1. A person skilled in the principles and practice of any
branch of engineering; as, a civil engineer; an electronic
engineer; a chemical engineer. See under {Engineering}, n.
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2. One who manages as engine, particularly a steam engine; an
engine driver.
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3. One who carries through an enterprise by skillful or
artful contrivance; an efficient manager. [Colloq.]
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{Civil engineer}, a person skilled in the science of civil
engineering.
{Military engineer}, one who executes engineering works of a
military nature. See under {Engineering}.
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