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

Etymology

Origin of electrical engineering

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

"We need to reimagine what critical infrastructure means," Marcel Castro, a professor of electrical engineering at the university and an author of the study, said.

From Salon

Mr. Poulos, who has degrees in electrical engineering and business, incorporated Dominion in Toronto in 2003 with some friends after a stint in Silicon Valley.

From New York Times

“As a job seeker, I know how people feel,” said Singh, who studies electrical engineering at New York University.

From Seattle Times

Germany is also facing not having enough young people entering skilled jobs, especially in mechanical and automotive engineering, electrical engineering, and software development and programming — exactly the employees needed in the microchip industry.

From New York Times

He earned a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s in electrical engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

From New York Times