Engineered: meaning, definitions and examples

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engineered

 

[ ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərd ]

Context #1

mechanical

Designed and built using scientific principles and methods to perform a specific task or function.

Synonyms

constructed, designed, manufactured

Examples of usage

  • The engineered machine efficiently completes the production process.
  • She appreciates the engineered solutions that simplify everyday tasks.
Context #2

manipulated

Manipulated or altered for a specific purpose or desired outcome.

Synonyms

altered, maneuvered, manipulated

Examples of usage

  • The data was engineered to show a positive trend.
  • He engineered a plan to increase sales revenue.

Translations

Translations of the word "engineered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 engenhado

🇮🇳 इंजीनियर किया गया

🇩🇪 konstruiert

🇮🇩 direkayasa

🇺🇦 спроектований

🇵🇱 zaprojektowany

🇯🇵 設計された

🇫🇷 conçu

🇪🇸 diseñado

🇹🇷 mühendislik

🇰🇷 설계된

🇸🇦 مصمم

🇨🇿 navrženo

🇸🇰 navrhnutý

🇨🇳 设计的

🇸🇮 projektiran

🇮🇸 hannað

🇰🇿 жобаланған

🇬🇪 დაპროექტებული

🇦🇿 layihələndirilmiş

🇲🇽 diseñado

Word origin

The word 'engineered' originated from the Middle English word 'engineren' which meant 'to design or devise.' It is derived from the Old French word 'engigneor' and the Latin word 'ingenium' which means 'skill, talent, or nature.' The term has evolved over time to encompass the idea of designing and creating using scientific principles and methods.

See also: bioengineering, engineers, overengineering.