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

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Etymology

Origin of electrical engineering

First recorded in 1880–85

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Example Sentences

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electrical engineering

He earned a degree in applied physics with a minor in electrical engineering from Cornell University, followed by a master’s degree in quantum electronics from UC Berkeley.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

He was born in the central province of Hunan in 1928 and earned a degree in electrical engineering before joining the civil service.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Army from 1967 to 1969 and earned an associate’s degree in electrical engineering from East Los Angeles College in 1971.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

The student was starting a doctorate in electrical engineering.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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