word
Engineer
EH-njuh-NIHR
/ˈɛndʒʌˈnɪr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
engineer
Dictionary meaning
A person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
Examples
- They engineered the water supply project.
Synonyms: applied scientist, technologist
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