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| − | Engineers design materials, structures, and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost. | + | Engineers design materials, [[Structure|structures]], and [[System|systems]] while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost. |
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The word ''engineer'' is derived from the Latin words ''ingeniare'' ("to contrive, devise") and ''ingenium'' ("cleverness"). | The word ''engineer'' is derived from the Latin words ''ingeniare'' ("to contrive, devise") and ''ingenium'' ("cleverness"). | ||
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An engineer is a practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical, societal and commercial problems.
Description
Engineers design materials, structures, and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost.
The word engineer is derived from the Latin words ingeniare ("to contrive, devise") and ingenium ("cleverness").
The work of engineers forms the link between scientific discoveries and their subsequent applications to human needs and quality of life.
List of engineers
See also
External links
- Engineer @ Wikipedia
