Electrical Engineering Dictionary

Working with your home computer and appliances can give anyone a headache. Whether you need help setting things up, fixing a broken component, or just like to tinker with gadgets for optimal performance, a specialized dictionary of electrical engineering topics may be your perfect resource tool.

While you can find out what some terms mean by looking them up at YourDictionary, a specialized glossary may be a better option. Due to the expensive nature of the equipment you are working with, it is important not to make a costly mistake by having incomplete information. Additionally, you could end up electrocuting yourself or others, or start a small fire if you have wiring issues.

Use an electrical engineering dictionary to find out the following information:

• Abbreviations or acronyms
• Meanings of symbols
• Technical definitions
• Diagrams of electrical components

Having a basic understanding of how your computer and appliances work can save you repair costs. If you are starting your project with little or no experience working with electrical engineering, however, it may benefit you to take a beginner's course at your local community college.

Online Electrical Engineering Dictionaries

Keeping a few online electrical engineering dictionaries bookmarked or saved under your favorites list can come in handy.

• Consider keeping the URLs for the dictionaries that are most useful for your frequent projects saved.
• Jot down the URL for those that you may need every once in a while in a notebook, near the appliance or in the owner's manual.
• Refer to your appliance or computer's owner's manual before beginning any electrical engineering project. If a customer service phone number or website is included, be sure to check that route before attempting any home repairs yourself.

The following dictionaries and glossaries may aide you in your electrical engineering projects:

• CSGNetwork Glossary: This "Computers, Telephony, and Electronics Industry Glossary" has 900,000 words defined. Search by entering a keyword or by looking alphabetically. Definitions vary in length depending on the subject. Links to external and internal sites are within most definitions. This is a good general dictionary to keep bookmarked or share with others.

• Glossary of Electrical Engineering Terms: Search by letter or number for the word you are looking for in the "Glossary of Electrical Engineering Terms." Abbreviations and codes (such as RS-422 / RS-485) are found along with definitions. Although not as extensive as other glossaries, this electrical engineering dictionary has a wide range of information.

• Omega Engineering Glossary: The glossary itself is all contained within the same webpage. Jump to the letter of the term you need defined. Most definitions are concise, although longer ones are given for more complex terms.

Use any of the electrical engineering dictionaries above to help with your computer and electronic projects. Remember to keep safety in mind before starting a project and refer to the manufacturers' instructions as necessary.