double E

A form of electrical engineer — Someone who specializes in electrical engineering.

Meanings

noundouble E (plural double Es)

plural double Es · alternative double-E

  1. Alternative form of EE.
    1. abbreviationbusinessAbbreviation of electrical engineer.
    2. abbreviationbusinessAbbreviation of electrical engineering.
    3. abbreviationbusinessAbbreviation of degree (diploma) in electrical engineering.

Origin

From having two Es in the initialism, thus doubled up.

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APA

double E. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/double%20E

MLA

“double E.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/double%20E. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “double E,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/double%20E.

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