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engineer vs engineering
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| engineerverb/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr/ | Meaning to design or change something using science; to arrange something cleverly | Goes with genetically engineered | Example Some people refuse to eat genetically engineered food. |
| engineeringnoun/ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪr.ɪŋ/ | Meaning the work of designing, building and repairing machines, roads, bridges and other structures | Goes with civil engineering | Example She studied engineering at university and now designs bridges. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Researchers crops that need less fertilizer.