engineers
word · lemma: engineer
/ˈɛndʒəˈnɪɹz/
en-juh-NEERZ
/ˌɛndʒɪnˈiəz/
en-ji-NEE-uhz
Definition
People who design, build, or maintain machines, structures, or systems using scientific and technical knowledge.
Usage & Nuances
"Engineers" is a plural noun used for any professionals in engineering fields, such as civil, mechanical, software, or electrical. Common collocations: 'software engineers', 'team of engineers'. Not to be confused with 'conductors' or 'mechanics', which are different jobs.
Spanish: ingenierosPortuguese (BR): engenheirosPortuguese (PT): engenheirosChinese (Simplified): 工程师Chinese (Traditional): 工程師Hindi: इंजीनियरArabic: مهندسونBengali: প্রকৌশলীরাRussian: инженерыJapanese: エンジニアVietnamese: kỹ sưKorean: 엔지니어Turkish: mühendislerUrdu: انجینئرزIndonesian: insinyur
Example Sentences
My parents are both engineers.
basic
The engineers fixed the bridge.
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Many engineers work in big cities.
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Our company is hiring new engineers for the software team.
natural
It took a team of engineers months to design that bridge.
natural
When something breaks at work, the engineers usually know how to fix it.
natural