electrical engineering

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.

electrical engineering

noun

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

electrical engineering

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

Other Word Forms

• electrical engineer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrical engineering¹

First recorded in 1880–85