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
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 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
Fascinated by science, he dreamed of being an electrical engineer, but he couldn’t see how he could pay for the training.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
