Meaning of the word engineered in English

What does engineered mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

engineered

US /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərd/
UK /ˌendʒɪˈnɪəd/

Adjective

1.

designed, built, or produced by means of engineering

Example:
The bridge was a marvel of modern engineered design.
They used specially engineered materials for the spacecraft.
2.

manipulated or arranged in a clever or devious way

Example:
The election results were clearly engineered.
The company engineered a hostile takeover.

Past Participle

past participle of 'engineer'

Example:
The new system was engineered to be highly efficient.
The event was carefully engineered to ensure its success.