Any point in an electrical system where you can plug in or connect electrical equipment.
A point in the wiring system where electrical current is taken to supply utilization equipment, including receptacles, fixtures, and hard-wired equipment. The NEC defines outlets broadly to include any point where electricity exits the wiring system for use. In common usage, outlet typically refers to a receptacle where plugs are inserted.
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