Engine
noun
A machine that uses energy to do work.
The engine of the car stopped working.
Often appears as...
- engine failure
- engine power
noun
A part of a program that performs a particular function.
The game uses a graphics engine to render the images.
Often appears as...
- search engine
- game engine
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Technical
noun
A person or thing that is the driving force for something.
He was the engine behind the project's success.
Often appears as...
- engine of change
- engine of growth
noun
A device that converts one type of energy into mechanical energy.
The steam engine revolutionized transportation.
Often appears as...
- steam engine
- jet engine
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Technical
noun
A machine that uses energy to do work.
The engine of the car stopped working.
Often appears as...
- engine failure
- engine power
noun
A part of a program that performs a particular function.
The game uses a graphics engine to render the images.
Often appears as...
- search engine
- game engine
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person or thing that is the driving force for something.
He was the engine behind the project's success.
Often appears as...
- engine of change
- engine of growth
noun
A device that converts one type of energy into mechanical energy.
The steam engine revolutionized transportation.
Often appears as...
- steam engine
- jet engine
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Engine refers to a tangible, mechanical item; generally substantial and complex.
The mechanic fixed the engine.
Pro Tip 2/3Source of Power
The word engine suggests being a primary source of power in devices like cars or lawnmowers.
The engineer is designing a new engine.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated Sounds
Engines are often associated with noise; different types have distinct sounds.
The engine roared to life.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Engine refers to a tangible, mechanical item; generally substantial and complex.
The mechanic fixed the engine.
Pro Tip 2/3Source of Power
The word engine suggests being a primary source of power in devices like cars or lawnmowers.
The engineer is designing a new engine.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated Sounds
Engines are often associated with noise; different types have distinct sounds.
The engine roared to life.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Object
Engine refers to a tangible, mechanical item; generally substantial and complex.
The mechanic fixed the engine.
Pro Tip 2/3Source of Power
The word engine suggests being a primary source of power in devices like cars or lawnmowers.
The engineer is designing a new engine.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated Sounds
Engines are often associated with noise; different types have distinct sounds.
The engine roared to life.
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Under the hood: The...
There are over one billion cars in the world today, getting people where they need to go, but cars aren't just a mode of transportation, they're also a chemistry lesson waiting to be taught. The process of starting your car begins in the engine cylinders, where a spritz of gasoline from the fuel injector
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Will future spacecraft...
And unlike the exhaust that pours out of a rocket engine, this stream is much smaller and far more fuel efficient, which makes it better suited for long deep-space missions. These micropropulsion systems haven't been fully tested yet, but some scientists think that they will provide enough thrust
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John Graham-Cumming: The...
I hear it operating. I probably smell it operating." But in between that we're going to do a simulation. Babbage himself wrote, he said, as soon as the analytical engine exists, it will surely guide the future course of science. Of course, he never built it, because he was always fiddling
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Why neutrinos matter -...
that can tell us about the locations and interiors of the universe's most powerful cosmic engines. That is, if we can catch them. Neutrinos' limited interactions with other matter might make them great messengers, but it also makes them extremely hard to detect.
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Nirmalya Kumar: India's...
in the quantity and quality needed to keep this innovation engine going, so companies are finding innovative ways to overcome this, but in the end it does not absolve the government of the responsibility for creating this educational structure.
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How One Penguin Started...
wildlife, everything cleared neat and tidy, but there were lots of plastics and broken bottles and pieces of cars and filters of the engines of the cars. You could see the places where they were making barbecues with the fires.
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History vs. Genghis Khan...
His was a strict understanding of justice." "Multiple accounts show his army's brutality going beyond ripping unborn children from mothers' wombs, using prisoners as human shields, or moat fillers to support siege engines,
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Walking in your truth as...
am NOT which engine to look like I'm just a courageous person who dares to be different they're very different that we all are here today they're very different that we are reminded of every
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Harley Motorcycles PIPE...
we actually build the engine that's the power before feel the life these employees may wear jeans and Harley t-shirts but there's
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Rockets 101 PIPE National...
- The ground begins to tremble. - Three. - Massive engines roar to life. - Two. - Billowing clouds of exhaust. - One.
Video examples
Under the hood: The...
There are over one billion cars in the world today, getting people where they need to go, but cars aren't just a mode of transportation, they're also a chemistry lesson waiting to be taught. The process of starting your car begins in the engine cylinders, where a spritz of gasoline from the fuel injector
Video examples
Will future spacecraft...
And unlike the exhaust that pours out of a rocket engine, this stream is much smaller and far more fuel efficient, which makes it better suited for long deep-space missions. These micropropulsion systems haven't been fully tested yet, but some scientists think that they will provide enough thrust
Video examples
John Graham-Cumming: The...
I hear it operating. I probably smell it operating." But in between that we're going to do a simulation. Babbage himself wrote, he said, as soon as the analytical engine exists, it will surely guide the future course of science. Of course, he never built it, because he was always fiddling
Video examples
Why neutrinos matter -...
that can tell us about the locations and interiors of the universe's most powerful cosmic engines. That is, if we can catch them. Neutrinos' limited interactions with other matter might make them great messengers, but it also makes them extremely hard to detect.
Video examples
Nirmalya Kumar: India's...
in the quantity and quality needed to keep this innovation engine going, so companies are finding innovative ways to overcome this, but in the end it does not absolve the government of the responsibility for creating this educational structure.
Video examples
How One Penguin Started...
wildlife, everything cleared neat and tidy, but there were lots of plastics and broken bottles and pieces of cars and filters of the engines of the cars. You could see the places where they were making barbecues with the fires.
Video examples
History vs. Genghis Khan...
His was a strict understanding of justice." "Multiple accounts show his army's brutality going beyond ripping unborn children from mothers' wombs, using prisoners as human shields, or moat fillers to support siege engines,
Video examples
Walking in your truth as...
am NOT which engine to look like I'm just a courageous person who dares to be different they're very different that we all are here today they're very different that we are reminded of every
Video examples
Harley Motorcycles PIPE...
we actually build the engine that's the power before feel the life these employees may wear jeans and Harley t-shirts but there's
Video examples
Rockets 101 PIPE National...
- The ground begins to tremble. - Three. - Massive engines roar to life. - Two. - Billowing clouds of exhaust. - One.
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Helen Fisher
American Scientist
You can get into a very fancy car and know everything about the engine, but when you drive in that car, you feel that rush. In the same way, I think the more you know about love, the more you can enjoy it. And knowing about your personality type, who you are and what kind of person you're dealing with gives you a great leg up.
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John Hoeven
American Politician
We believe that business is the engine that drives the car. You've got to build your business base. That means creating more jobs, better paying jobs - that's how you raise your standard of living. That's how you raise your quality of life. That's what funds all the other services people want from government.
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Ryan Garcia
American Boxer
At the end of the day, you can have all the talent in the world. But if you don't put in the work, nothing works. The engine doesn't start going. It's a car without gas.
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Larry Page
American Businessman
The ultimate search engine would basically understand everything in the world, and it would always give you the right thing. And we're a long, long ways from that.
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Riyad Mahrez
Algerian Athlete
Enjoying myself is something very important for me because that is why I play when all is said and done. And it also allows me to have an engine.
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Suzy Shuster
American Journalist
Turning your engine off while sitting in your car is not only a no brainer, but it can also lead to peace on earth... in my neighborhood, anyway.
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Guillermo del Toro
Mexican Director
I think that evil is a spiritual engine in our world, our lives, our universe, that functions in order to create good.
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Ethan Zuckerman
American Activist
A world where everyone creates content gets confusing pretty quickly without a good search engine.
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Richard Whately
English Writer
Manners are one of the greatest engines of influence ever given to man.
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
Around every corner, always protect the engine that powers you.
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Helen Fisher
American Scientist
You can get into a very fancy car and know everything about the engine, but when you drive in that car, you feel that rush. In the same way, I think the more you know about love, the more you can enjoy it. And knowing about your personality type, who you are and what kind of person you're dealing with gives you a great leg up.
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John Hoeven
American Politician
We believe that business is the engine that drives the car. You've got to build your business base. That means creating more jobs, better paying jobs - that's how you raise your standard of living. That's how you raise your quality of life. That's what funds all the other services people want from government.
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Ryan Garcia
American Boxer
At the end of the day, you can have all the talent in the world. But if you don't put in the work, nothing works. The engine doesn't start going. It's a car without gas.
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Larry Page
American Businessman
The ultimate search engine would basically understand everything in the world, and it would always give you the right thing. And we're a long, long ways from that.
Quote examples
Riyad Mahrez
Algerian Athlete
Enjoying myself is something very important for me because that is why I play when all is said and done. And it also allows me to have an engine.
Quote examples
Suzy Shuster
American Journalist
Turning your engine off while sitting in your car is not only a no brainer, but it can also lead to peace on earth... in my neighborhood, anyway.
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Guillermo del Toro
Mexican Director
I think that evil is a spiritual engine in our world, our lives, our universe, that functions in order to create good.
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Ethan Zuckerman
American Activist
A world where everyone creates content gets confusing pretty quickly without a good search engine.
Quote examples
Richard Whately
English Writer
Manners are one of the greatest engines of influence ever given to man.
Quote examples
Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
Around every corner, always protect the engine that powers you.
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