Architect:
An architect is a person who plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings. The architect hired by a client is responsible for creating a design concept that meets the requirements of that client and provides a facility suitable for the required use. Architect deals with local and federal jurisdictions about regulations and building codes.
Engineer:
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical, societal and commercial problems. The work of engineers forms the link between scientific discoveries and their subsequent applications to human needs and quality of life. Engineers develop new technological solutions. Engineers apply techniques of engineering analysis in testing, production, or maintenance. They may analyze risk.
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction | A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures. |
| Synonyms | Designer, mastermind, builder, maker, executor, initiator | Manipulate, design, plan, direct, construct, conduct |
| Antonyms | Lazy, demolisher, ruiner, waster, wastrel | Consume, subvert, extinguish, cancel, eliminate, copier |
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| Word origin | The word architect was originated from Mid-16th century: from French architecte, from Italian architetto, via Latin from Greek arkhitektōn, from arkhi- ‘chief’ + tektōn ‘builder’. | The word engineer was originated from Middle English (denoting a designer and constructor of fortifications and weapons; formerly also as ingineer): in early use from Old French engigneor, from medieval Latin ingeniator, from ingeniare ‘contrive, devise’, from Latin ingenium (see engine); in later use from French ingénieur or Italian ingegnere, also based on Latin ingenium, with the ending influenced by -eer. |
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