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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Cracked turbines and broken engine cranks both are major failures that require replacement, according to Nina Sadighi, founder of Eradeh Power Consulting, an electrical engineer who formerly worked at Amazon and Tesla.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
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
Adams said her late husband, an electrical engineer, always insisted on having a landline, so they could communicate with family or emergency officials in a disaster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The former electrical engineer said of the new garden: "I can't wait to sit outside, I would love to see the plants growing."
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
It was named after Robert Metcalfe, an electrical engineer and innovator who helped develop the Ethernet computing standard used to connect computers over short distances.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
