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Electrical engineering

Scope note

Branch of engineering that deals with the practical application of electricity, especially with the design and construction of electrical devices, the transmission of electrical power, and communication devices.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054490

Broader Terms used

engineering

Narrower Terms used

electronic engineering

Created

13yrs ago

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