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TheAmericanRedoubt at 09:38, January 8, 2015

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Joaquín Martínez at 00:47, December 26, 2010

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Darkknight at 02:28, April 21, 2008

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-An '''engineer''' uses scientific knowledge to solve problems. Not problems like "What is beauty?", 'cause that would fall within the purview of your conundrums of philosophy. I solve practical problems! For instance, how am I gonna stop some big mean Mother-Hubbard from tearin' me a structurally superfluous new behind? The answer? Use a gun. And if that don't work, use more gun. Like this, heavy-caliber tripod-mounted little-old-number designed by me. Built, by me. And you best hope...
+An '''engineer''' uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.<ref>"engineer." Dictionary.com - WordNet® 3.0. Princeton University. 16 Jul. 2007. [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/engineer]</ref>  According to the Merriam Webster's collegiate dictionary, engineering is defined as "the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people." <ref>[http://www.nspe.org/media/mr1-faqs.asp What is engineering?] Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering.</ref>
 There are many branches of engineering, including electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, agricultural, environmental, industrial, and materials engineering.<ref>[http://www.nspe.org/media/mr1-faqs.asp What is engineering?] Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering.</ref>  Many American colleges offer engineering degrees.

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-An '''engineer''' uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.<ref>"engineer." Dictionary.com - WordNet® 3.0. Princeton University. 16 Jul. 2007. [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/engineer]</ref>  According to the Merriam Webster's collegiate dictionary, engineering is defined as "the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people." <ref>[http://www.nspe.org/media/mr1-faqs.asp What is engineering?] Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering.</ref>
+An '''engineer''' uses scientific knowledge to solve problems. Not problems like "What is beauty?", 'cause that would fall within the purview of your conundrums of philosophy. I solve practical problems! For instance, how am I gonna stop some big mean Mother-Hubbard from tearin' me a structurally superfluous new behind? The answer? Use a gun. And if that don't work, use more gun. Like this, heavy-caliber tripod-mounted little-old-number designed by me. Built, by me. And you best hope...
 There are many branches of engineering, including electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, agricultural, environmental, industrial, and materials engineering.<ref>[http://www.nspe.org/media/mr1-faqs.asp What is engineering?] Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering.</ref>  Many American colleges offer engineering degrees.

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 In U. S. Army, Navy and Air Force, a person that is specially trained in engineering work.
-A major difference between an engineer and other types of designers is that an engineer is held responsibile for the success of his designs. An engineer who plans a bridge can lose his engineering license if the bridge collapses.
+A major difference between an engineer and other types of designers is that an engineer is held responsible for the success of his designs. An engineer who plans a bridge can lose his engineering license if the bridge collapses.
 '''Engineer''' also refers to someone who operates train locomotives.

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 Usually a person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering.
-In the U. S. and Canada, the title of "Professional Engineer" and often also titles indicating a specific branch of engineering, such as "[[Civil engineer]]" or "Mechanical engineer" are restricted. <ref>[http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Rules/Current/iac/193c/193c4/193c4.pdf ENGINEERING LICENSURE]</ref> <ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/professional-engineer Professional Engineer] Answers Corporation </ref>  <ref>[http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90p28_e.htm Licensing requirement] Professional Engineers Act - Ontario Statutes and Regulations </ref> In mainland [[Europe]] engineering is seen as comparable to other professions such as medicine and architecture.
+In the U. S. and Canada, the title of "Professional Engineer" and often also titles indicating a specific branch of engineering, such as "[[Civil engineer]]" or "Mechanical engineer" are restricted.<ref>[http://www.legis.state.ia.us/Rules/Current/iac/193c/193c4/193c4.pdf ENGINEERING LICENSURE]</ref><ref>[http://www.answers.com/topic/professional-engineer Professional Engineer] Answers Corporation</ref><ref>[http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90p28_e.htm Licensing requirement] Professional Engineers Act - Ontario Statutes and Regulations</ref> In mainland [[Europe]] engineering is seen as comparable to other professions such as medicine and architecture.
 In U. S. Army, Navy and Air Force, a person that is specially trained in engineering work.
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 A major difference between an engineer and other types of designers is that an engineer is held responsibile for the success of his designs. An engineer who plans a bridge can lose his engineering license if the bridge collapses.
-'''Engineer''' also refers to people who operate train locomotives.
+'''Engineer''' also refers to someone who operates train locomotives.
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