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well-engineered

en·gi·neer
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-juh-neer]
    • /wɛl -ˈnɪr/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-juh-neer]
    • /wɛl -ˈnɪr/

Definitions of well-engineered word

  • noun well-engineered a person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering: a mechanical engineer; a civil engineer. 1
  • noun well-engineered a person who operates or is in charge of an engine. 1
  • noun well-engineered Also called locomotive engineer. Railroads. a person who operates or is in charge of a locomotive. 1
  • noun well-engineered a member of an army, navy, or air force specially trained in engineering work. 1
  • noun well-engineered Digital Technology. a person skilled in the design and programming of computer systems: a software engineer; a web engineer. 1
  • noun well-engineered a skillful manager: a political engineer. 1
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Origin of well-engineered

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; engine + -eer; replacing Middle English engin(e)our < Anglo-French engineor Old French engigneor < Medieval Latin ingeniātor, equivalent to ingeniā(re) to design, devise (verbal derivative of ingenium; see engine) + Latin -tor -tor

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Parts of speech for Well-engineered

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well-engineered popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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