electrical engineering

noun

: a type of engineering that deals with the uses of electricity

Examples of electrical engineering in a Sentence

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“Electrical engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrical%20engineering. Accessed 1 May. 2024.

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electrical engineering

noun
: engineering dealing with the practical applications of electricity
electrical engineer noun
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