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The Institute of Electrical Engineers, commonly known as the IEE, was a British professional body and learned society focusing on electrical and electronic engineering. It originated in the 19th century from professional associations for telegraph engineers and grew to cover broader electrical engineering disciplines. The IEE promoted education, professional standards, and public understanding of electrical engineering; it administered membership grades, offered accreditation for degree programs, and supported professional registration. It published journals and magazines, including the Proceedings of the IEE, and held conferences and technical meetings that shaped the field. It also contributed to the development of engineering standards and acted as a voice for the profession in national policy discussions. It is distinct from the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), the American professional association.

In 2006, the IEE merged with the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) to form the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The merger consolidated representation for electrical, electronic, and information and communications engineering in the UK. Following the merger, the IEE name ceased to exist as an independent entity, though its historical records and publications continue to be cited, and IET continues the tradition of professional accreditation and continuing professional development that the IEE once offered.