engineer

/ˌɛn.dʒəˈnɪr/

nounverben · gi · neer

An engiNEER is a “NEER” (near) expert—remember the word ends with NEER.

Yes, it's engineer. Watch the middle: it’s en + gi + neer (…gineer), not *enginer* or *enginier*.

Definitions

  1. nounA person who designs, builds, or improves machines, structures, or systems.
  2. nounA person who operates or is in charge of an engine, especially on a train or ship.
  3. verbTo design or build something using science and math.
  4. verbTo plan or arrange something carefully to make it happen.

Examples

  • “My aunt is an engineer who designs bridges.”
  • “The team will engineer a safer helmet for young athletes.”
  • “He tried to engineer a surprise party without anyone finding out.”

Synonyms

designerbuilderarchitectdeveloperinventor

Antonyms

destroyerdemolisher

Translations

ES ingeniero/ingenieraPT engenheiro/engenheiraFR ingénieur/ingénieure

Common misspellings

enginerenginearenginierenginneerengeneerenginnearenginEERenginerer

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