electrical engineering

noun

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

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He was named Samsung Electronics vice chairman and co-CEO in 2022. Han joined the company in 1988 after earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Inha University. John Liu, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025 After graduating from college with an electrical engineering degree, Will Packer switched gears and decided to pursue a career in filmmaking. Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025 Here are a few: Jeff Skoll Birth country: Canada Net worth: $5.2 billion After studying electrical engineering at the University of Toronto, Skoll went to Stanford University’s business school to get an MBA. Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025 The magnetic field generated by a current on the energized line creates a current on other, nearby lines, said Larry Pileggi, a professor of electrical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for electrical engineering

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“Electrical engineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrical%20engineering. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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electrical engineering

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