electrical engineering
noun
the branch of engineering that deals with the practical application of the theory of electricity to the construction of machinery, power supplies, etc.
electrical engineer
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a word derived from
electrical engineering.
Example Sentences
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A former electrical engineer who moved from his native Kentucky to take a defense job, Montgomery founded the company in 2023 with an eye toward getting pesticide sprays out of suburban yards.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Poorly manufactured adapters lack the internal protections for managing power surges, says Bunnie Huang, a hardware researcher, hacker and electrical engineer based in Singapore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The deal with General Electric was struck under the leadership of Energy Minister Rolando Alcalá, an electrical engineer appointed to the job by Rodríguez three months ago.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
"This puts us on equal footing" with illegal groups, said Andres Julian Salamanca, 37, an electrical engineer who helped develop the system.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Not a reluctant farmer, not an electrical engineer, not a long-haul trucker.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
