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

After high school, Rosen followed his brother, Harold, to the California Institute of Technology, where he studied electrical engineering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Speaking during a public comment period Tuesday, Umesh Vazirani, a UC Berkeley professor of electrical engineering and computer sciences, said “the academic case for reinstating the SAT is, in my view, overwhelming.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

After graduating with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tabriz, "he was a top-ranked master's student in aerospace engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology", said Hengaw.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

One of Dad's degrees is in electrical engineering.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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