n.
- a person qualified in engineering.
- a person who maintains or controls an engine or machine.
- a skilful contriver.
v.
- design and build.
- skilfully arrange for (something) to happen.
- modify (an organism) by manipulating its genetic material.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. engigneor, from med. L. ingeniator, from ingeniare ‘contrive’, from L. ingenium (see engine).