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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>  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>   
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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.   
    
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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*[http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/engineer engineer] Dictionary.com
      
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