Synonyms for engineer

Synonyms for (noun) engineer

Synonyms: engineer, technologist, applied scientist

Definition: a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

Similar words: somebody, someone, soul, mortal, person, individual

Definition: a human being

Usage: there was too much for one person to do


Synonyms: engine driver, engineer, locomotive engineer, railroad engineer

Definition: the operator of a railway locomotive

Similar words: operator, manipulator

Definition: an agent that operates some apparatus or machine

Usage: the operator of the switchboard


Synonyms for (verb) engineer

Synonyms: direct, mastermind, orchestrate, organise, organize, engineer

Definition: plan and direct (a complex undertaking)

Usage: he masterminded the robbery

Similar words: plan

Definition: make plans for something

Usage: He is planning a trip with his family


Synonyms: engineer

Definition: design as an engineer

Usage: He engineered the water supply project

Similar words: design, plan

Definition: make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

Usage: design a better mousetrap; plan the new wing of the museum


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