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IEC
Abbreviation for International Electrotechnical Commission
In short and in plain language
The IEC is a group that works across many countries. It sets standards for things that run on power.
Its standards describe connections and signals. One example is a television. Another is sound equipment.
Definition
The IEC is an international organisation that publishes standards for electrical engineering. Its standards describe, for example, connections and signals for televisions and audio equipment.