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wiring diagram

wiring diagram

1 4.1
A drawing that shows how electric wires connect and where they go in a machine or building
  • noun
  • /ˈwaɪərɪŋ ˈdaɪəɡræm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : diagrama de cableado
  • The first example is a wiring diagram; the other two are typical files created for product reference before installation on-site.
  • wiring diagram specifications

So simple when it comes to an AIO, I would refer you to this very helpful wiring diagram.

Examples

  • Right, I've now implemented the wiring diagram as you can see for a test.

  • Bret Parker explains a small solar panel wiring diagram, how to make a small solar panel generator, and how to build a DIY home wind power generator to make residential solar electricity from solar panels at home.

    Blog text (2)
  • I think I need to get the wiring diagram if I can for the electrical stuff.

  • I want your wiring diagrams and copies of your work orders.

  • Also, does anyone have wiring diagrams for this motor?

    Blog text (21)
  • Funny, I have the wiring diagram for my minivan.

    Blog text (27)
  • In the next pages, we've made wiring diagrams that give examples of how to make large installations.

    Blog text (13)
  • Hospital wiring diagrams

    Blog text (34)
  • It contains guidelines for selecting controls, photographs, wiring diagrams, specifications, an applications checklist, a glossary of terms commonly used in the industrial controls industry, and a fax-back form.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Before making any modifications, be sure to have a complete wiring diagram in hand, just so you're aware of which wires are which.

Synonyms

diagram
vswiring diagram
88 2.8

A simple drawing that shows how something works or how its parts fit together

focuses on electrical connections and exact layout rather than general plans
schematic
vswiring diagram
  • Specialized
15 7.4

A drawing that shows parts of a machine or circuit and how they connect

is specific to showing how electrical circuits connect and are arranged
schematic drawing
vswiring diagram
  • Specialized
1 5.6

A drawing that uses simple symbols to show parts of a machine or electrical circuit

focuses on the specific connections and layout of electrical circuits

How Detailed

wiring diagram
  • Specialized
1 4.1
block diagram
  • Specialized
1 4.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

wiring + diagram

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'wiring' (a set of electrical wires) with 'diagram' (a drawing showing parts/relationships); a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it is a drawing showing wires and their connections. This compound follows standard noun+noun compositional patterns found across languages and in technical vocabulary, so the sense is immediately comprehensible rather than idiomatic.

Etymology

Wiring diagram comes from the simple idea of a picture that shows the wiring and the diagram of how each wire connects to parts. It is like a 'map' of the wires, so the phrase means a drawing used to 'install' or 'repair' electrical systems.