What's the difference between receptacle and outlet to cal the device in a wall you put a plug into in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.?
- outlet
(also receptacle, socket) (both North American English) (British English power point) a device in a wall that you put a plug into in order to connect electrical equipment to the power supply of a building
US : a device in a wall into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.
electrical outlets; a wall outlet
— called also socket, (British) point, (British) power point
- receptacle
US : a device into which an electric cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity for a lamp, television, etc.
an electrical receptacle [=outlet]
Best Answer
NEC 2008
Outlet:
Receptacle:
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An outlet is a location. A receptacle is an object.