eng
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8.3
A short form of the word engineer or engineering
- noun
- Specialized
:
ingeniero
- The project team consulted with several experts, including Dr. Smith, an experienced eng from the highly regarded engineering firm.
Examples
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After completing her M.Eng, she secured a position at a prestigious aerospace company.
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He is studying electrical engineering and will graduate with a B.Eng next year.
Synonyms
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Work that uses science to design and build machines, structures, or systems
is the short form used for the profession or the field in formal contexts
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8.0
A person who designs and builds machines or structures
is an abbreviated form used in academic or professional contexts
Surface Forms
Etymology
Eng is short for engineer or engineering, and those words come from the same root as engine, which meant a 'clever device' or tool. So an engineer is someone who designs or works with machines, and eng is used for that job or field.