electrical engineering

American  

noun

1. the branch of engineering that deals with the practical application of the theory of electricity to the construction of machinery, power supplies, etc.

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electrical engineering British  

noun

1. the branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity

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electrical engineering Scientific  

1. The branch of engineering that specializes in the design, construction, and practical uses of electrical systems.

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Other Word Forms

• electrical engineer
  noun

Etymology

Origin of electrical engineering

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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electrical engineering

The theatre is also launching an apprenticeship named after its architect, Sir Denys Lasdun, offering training in the mechanical and electrical engineering skills needed to maintain the building.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

Speaking during a public comment period Tuesday, Umesh Vazirani, a UC Berkeley professor of electrical engineering and computer sciences, said “the academic case for reinstating the SAT is, in my view, overwhelming.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Kirchner, an electrical engineering technician by training, was angry, insistent that more had to be done.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

She signed up for an electrical engineering course, only to find her classmates were almost entirely men.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

One of Dad's degrees is in electrical engineering.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements