A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
outlet (noun)1.
a) a place or opening through which something is let out - exit vent
b) a means of release or satisfaction for an emotion or impulse - sexual outlets
c) a medium of expression or publication
d) a publication or broadcast organization - media outlets
2.
a stream flowing out of a lake or pond
3.
a) a market for a commodity
b) an agency (as a store) through which a product is marketed - retail outlets
4.
a receptacle for the plug of an electrical device
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
outlet (noun)1.
a place or means of going out
SYNONYMS:
egress, issue, outletRELATED WORDS:
escape, escape hatch, release; gate, mouth, opening, passage, ventNEAR ANTONYMS:
access, entrée ( entree)2.
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information
SYNONYMS:
forum, medium, outlet, platform, soapboxRELATED WORDS:
channel, conduit, pipeline; showcase, stageDispensary, store, shop, retailer, vendor