electrician
noun
elec·tri·cian
i-ˌlek-ˈtri-shən 
ē-
: one who installs, maintains, operates, or repairs electrical equipment
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Deese points to Virgina, which recently began allowing electricians to work following three years experience in another state.
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Ryan Craig,
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2 July 2026
Each of the trucks is hand built by welders, electricians, engineers and skilled crafts people.
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Derek James,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Rick Egan / Pool via Getty Images Robinson, 23, was studying to be an electrician at the time of the shooting.
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26 June 2026
Site prep follows, then permits before any work begins, then electrical rough-in by a licensed electrician.
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Allison Palmer
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
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Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Each of the trucks is hand built by welders, electricians, engineers and skilled crafts people.
—
Derek James,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Rick Egan / Pool via Getty Images Robinson, 23, was studying to be an electrician at the time of the shooting.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Site prep follows, then permits before any work begins, then electrical rough-in by a licensed electrician.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for electrician
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“Electrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrician. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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electrician
noun
elec·tri·cian
i-ˌlek-ˈtrish-ən
: a person who installs, operates, or repairs electrical equipment
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