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engineers

 

[ ˌɛn.dʒɪˈnɪər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

profession

Engineers are professionals who design, build, and maintain structures, machines, systems, or processes. They use scientific and mathematical principles to solve technical problems.

Synonyms

architect, developer, technician

Examples of usage

  • Engineers play a crucial role in developing new technologies.
  • Civil engineers work on infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges.
Context #2 | Noun

army

In the military, engineers are responsible for constructing and repairing roads, bridges, and fortifications. They also handle explosives and other specialized tasks.

Synonyms

combat engineer, military engineer, sapper

Examples of usage

  • The engineers were called in to build a temporary bridge for the troops.
  • The Army Corps of Engineers is a vital part of the military infrastructure.
Context #3 | Verb

modify

To engineer something is to plan, design, and create it in a skillful and strategic manner. It often involves problem-solving and innovation.

Synonyms

create, design, devise

Examples of usage

  • He engineered a solution to improve the efficiency of the production process.
  • The team worked together to engineer a new software system.

Translations

Translations of the word "engineers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 engenheiros

🇮🇳 अभियंता

🇩🇪 Ingenieure

🇮🇩 insinyur

🇺🇦 інженери

🇵🇱 inżynierowie

🇯🇵 エンジニア

🇫🇷 ingénieurs

🇪🇸 ingenieros

🇹🇷 mühendisler

🇰🇷 엔지니어

🇸🇦 مهندسون

🇨🇿 inženýři

🇸🇰 inžinieri

🇨🇳 工程师

🇸🇮 inženirji

🇮🇸 verkfræðingar

🇰🇿 инженерлер

🇬🇪 ინჟინრები

🇦🇿 mühəndislər

🇲🇽 ingenieros

Etymology

The word 'engineer' originated from the Latin word 'ingenium', meaning 'cleverness' or 'talent'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a person who designs and constructs machinery and technology. The concept of engineering has roots in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Mesopotamia, where engineers were responsible for architectural marvels like the pyramids and irrigation systems. Modern engineering disciplines emerged during the Industrial Revolution, leading to the diverse field of engineering we know today.

See also: bioengineering, engineered, overengineering.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,070, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.