electrical engineering

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.

electrical engineering

noun

1. the branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity

electrical engineering

1. The branch of engineering that specializes in the design, construction, and practical uses of electrical systems.

Derived Forms

• electrical engineer, noun

Other Words From

• electrical engineer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrical engineering¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

“Tunnels are probably the riskiest area in a rail environment,” says Graham Kenyon, an electrical engineering consultant.

From BBC

She studied electrical engineering at MIT and earned a master’s degree in education from Harvard.

From Los Angeles Times

But given the strength of the explosions and how consistent and coordinated they were across thousands of devices, electrical engineering and battery experts said the attack likely required modifying the pagers.

From Los Angeles Times

He took a direct route through academia — a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Lebanese International University, and then a master’s degree in the same subject at Cal State Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time he was studying electrical engineering in London and had spotted a newspaper advert about the competition.

From BBC