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Synonyms for engineer

Noun

1. engineer, applied scientist, technologist, person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
usage: a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
2. engineer, locomotive engineer, railroad engineer, engine driver, operator, manipulator
usage: the operator of a railway locomotive

Verb

1. engineer, design, plan
usage: design as an engineer; "He engineered the water supply project"
2. mastermind, engineer, direct, organize, organise, orchestrate, plan
usage: plan and direct (a complex undertaking); "he masterminded the robbery"
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