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wiring

American  
[wahyuhr-ing] / ˈwaɪər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. an act of a person who wires.

  2. Electricity. the aggregate of wires in a lighting system, switchboard, radio, etc.


wiring British  
/ ˈwaɪərɪŋ /

noun

  1. the network of wires used in an electrical system, device, or circuit

  2. the quality or condition of such a network

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. used in wiring

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of wiring

First recorded in 1800–10; wire + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Many homes need new wiring, larger breakers or a full panel replacement, and some require upgrades to the service connection to the grid, said Matthew Freedman of the Utility Reform Network.

From Los Angeles Times

But the overhead deck itself would have to be tall to accommodate the yard’s electrical wiring.

From The Wall Street Journal

Matthew Bradley, an electrical and wiring operative, welcomed the opportunity to highlight the manufacturing work that is going on behind the factory walls as part of the exhibition.

From BBC

Featuring illuminated eyes in the film, and with original wiring in the right socket, this particular C-3PO head boasts several unique features including a forehead antenna.

From Barron's

Suddenly venture capitalists are wiring boatloads of money.

From The Wall Street Journal