IEEE

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 our members."The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and international  … 
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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.
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