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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.  
 
Usually a person trained and skilled in the design, construction, and use of engines or machines, or in any of various branches of engineering.  
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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.
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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.  
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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 responsibile for the success of his designs. An engineer who plans a bridge can lose his engineering license if the bridge collapses.  

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