ALSO CALLED: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers DEFINITION: The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society -- promoting thedevelopment and application of electrotechnology and allied sciencesfor the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, andthe well-being of
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IEEE DEFINITION (continued): … The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) describes itself as "the world's largest technical professional society -- promoting thedevelopment and application of electrotechnology and allied sciencesfor the benefit of humanity, the advancement of the profession, andthe well-being of our members."
The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and international standards. The organization publishes a number of journals, has many local chapters, and several large societies in special areas, such as the IEEE Computer Society. IEEE definition sponsored by WhatIs.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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