Westinghouse
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- proper noun
- /ˈwɛstɪŋhaʊs/
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Westinghouse
- The spirit of George Westinghouse and Thomas Edison pervaded engineering practice in the late 19th century.
- George Westinghouse
- Westinghouse and Edison
- Westinghouse Medal
Inventors like McCormick, Westinghouse and Pullman, innovators in other fields such as Swift, Pulitzer, First Armor, Marshall Field.
- Inventors like McCormick, Westinghouse and Pullman, innovators in other fields such as Swift, Pulitzer, First Armor, Marshall Field.
Examples
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George Westinghouse was 16 when he enlisted in the Civil War.
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Similarly, George Westinghouse also provided superior working conditions for his employees:
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I won the Westinghouse prize when I was 12.
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As with Henry Ford, Westinghouse recognized that better conditions for his employees resulted in greater productivity, and therefore, improved profits.
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In 1888, George Westinghouse was investigating a motor for his alternating current electrical system.
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The George Westinghouse Medals were established to recognize eminent achievement or distinguished service in the field of mechanical engineering.
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Industrialist Westinghouse was promoting Tesla's alternating current, AC, while Thomas Edison tried to sell direct current, DC.
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George Westinghouse revolutionized the electrical industry with his inventions in the late 19th century.
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Many engineering students study the contributions of Westinghouse in their courses on electricity and power systems.
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The legacy of Westinghouse is celebrated annually with awards recognizing innovation in engineering.
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Etymology
Westinghouse is an English family name made of west and house, which together mean 'house in the west' and would point to a family who lived by a house to the west. That's why it is the surname of people like George Westinghouse.