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civil engineering

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

civil engineering Field of engineering dealing with large structures and systems. Civil engineers provide facilities for living, industry and transportation, such as roads, bridges, airports, dams, harbours and tunnels.

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civil engineer

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

civ·il en·gi·neer • n. an engineer who designs and maintains roads, bridges, dams, and similar structures. DERIVATIVES: civ·il en·gi·neer·ing n.

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