Engine: meaning, definitions and examples

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engine

[ ˈɛn.dʒɪn ]

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mechanical

A machine with moving parts that converts power into motion.

Synonyms

mechanism, motor, power plant

Examples of usage

The car's engine roared to life.
The airplane's engine failed mid-flight.
She is a talented engineer who designs engines for a living.

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internet

A software program or algorithm that retrieves information from a database.

Synonyms

information retrieval system, search tool

Examples of usage

The search engine returned thousands of results.
Google is the most popular search engine in the world.

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general

To operate or control a machine or vehicle.

Synonyms

control, drive, operate

Examples of usage

She learned how to engine the boat smoothly.
He will engine the new software update.

Translations

Translations of the word "engine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 motor

🇮🇳 इंजन

🇩🇪 Motor

🇮🇩 mesin

🇺🇦 двигун

🇵🇱 silnik

🇯🇵 エンジン

🇫🇷 moteur

🇪🇸 motor

🇹🇷 motor

🇰🇷 엔진

🇸🇦 محرك

🇨🇿 motor

🇸🇰 motor

🇨🇳 发动机

🇸🇮 motor

🇮🇸 vél

🇰🇿 қозғалтқыш

🇬🇪 ძრავა

🇦🇿 mühərrik

🇲🇽 motor

Word origin

The word 'engine' originated from the Latin word 'ingenium', meaning 'innate quality, nature'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to a mechanical device. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various types of machines and software programs. Today, 'engine' is a common term used in both mechanical and digital contexts to describe devices that perform specific functions.