Engineering GlossaryEngineer says: A number of different approaches are being tried.
Engineer means: We are still grasping at straws.
Engineer says: We're working on a fresh approach to the problem.
Engineer means: We just hired three kids fresh out of school.
Engineer says: Close project coordination.
Engineer means: We know who to blame.
Engineer says: Major technological breakthrough.
Engineer means: It works OK, and looks very hi-tech.
Engineer says: Customer satisfaction upon delivery is assured.
Engineer means: We are so far behind schedule that the customer is happy to get it delivered.
Engineer says: Preliminary operational tests were inconclusive.
Engineer means: The damn thing blew up when we threw the switch.
Engineer says: Test results were extremely gratifying.
Engineer means: We are so surprised that the stupid thing works.
Engineer says: The entire concept will have to be abandoned.
Engineer means: The only person who understood the thing quit.
Engineer says: It is in process.
Engineer means: It is so wrapped up in red tape that the situation is hopeless.
Engineer says: We'll look into it.
Engineer means: Forget it! We have enough problems for now.
Engineer says: Please read and initial.
Engineer means: Let's spread the responsibility for the mistake.
Engineer says: Give us the benefit of your thoughts.
Engineer means: We'll listen to what you say as long as it doesn't interfere with what we've already done.
Engineer says: Give us your interpretation.
Engineer means: I can't wait to hear this!
Engineer says: See me/Let's discuss.
Engineer means: Come into my office, I'm lonely.
Engineer says: All new!
Engineer means: Parts not interchangeable with the previous design.
Engineer says: Rugged.
Engineer means: Too heavy to lift.
Engineer says: Lightweight.
Engineer means: Lighter than rugged.
Engineer says: Years of development.
Engineer means: One finally worked.
Engineer says: Low maintenance.
Engineer means: Impossible to repair.
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