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[ noun ] a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

Used in print

(The Christian Science Monitor,...)

These are then mixed by their sound engineers with the active co-operation of the musical staff and combined into the final two channels which are impressed on the record .

(High Fidelity, 11:10...)

Because of this , only those with truly fine equipment will be able to appreciate the exact degree of the engineers ' triumph .

And in its engineers ' frantic attempts to achieve maximum dynamic impact and earsplitting brilliance , the recording sounds as though it had been `` doctored for super high_fidelity '' .

(Richard I. McCosh, "Recreation Site Selection"...)

Most counties also have maps available from the county engineer showing roads and other features and from the assessor 's office showing ownerships of land .

County judges , commissioners , engineers , assessors , and_others who have lived in the area for a long_time may have valuable knowledge regarding the site or opinions to offer from their varied professional experiences .

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[ verb ] design as an engineer

Examples

"He engineered the water supply project"

Related terms

design

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[ verb ] plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

Examples

"he masterminded the robbery"

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[ noun ] the operator of a railway locomotive

Related terms

operator casey_jones

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