electrical
adj. · n.-
1 related to electricity (adj.) A2 Elementaryrelated to electricity or using electricity to work.
pertaining to, produced by, or operated by electricity.
ExampleThe storm caused an electrical fault that left the whole street without power.
ExampleThe building's electrical system requires a complete overhaul to meet modern safety standards and accommodate the increased power demands of the server room.
PitfallI need an electric engineer to fix the wiring.I need an electrical engineer to fix the wiring.Use 'electrical' for general fields, systems, or professions (electrical engineering), and 'electric' for specific things that produce or run on electricity (electric guitar).
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2 an engineer (n.) C1 Advanced Informal Technicala person whose job is to design or fix electrical systems.
a professional practitioner of electrical engineering.
ExampleThe company is looking to hire a senior electrical for the new project.
ExampleAfter years working as a lead electrical on offshore rigs, he transitioned into a consultancy role for renewable energy firms.
UsageUsually functions as a shortened form of 'electrical engineer' in workplace jargon.
From electric + -al.
- Nounelectron
- Adjectiveelectric
- Adjectiveelectrical
- Adverbelectrically