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outlet box vs receptacle

receptacle vs outlet box

outlet box and receptacle both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
outlet box Yes No No No
receptacle Yes No No No
As nouns, receptacle is a hypernym of outlet box; that is, receptacle is a word with a broader meaning than outlet box:
  • outlet box: (electricity) receptacle consisting of the metal box designed for connections to a wiring system
  • receptacle: an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
outlet box (noun) receptacle (noun)
(electricity) receptacle consisting of the metal box designed for connections to a wiring system a container that is used to put or keep things in
an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
Difference between outlet box and receptacle

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