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[ ih-lek-tron -iks, ee-lek- ] SHOW IPA
/ ɪ lɛkˈtrɒn ɪks, ˌi lɛk- / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun (used with a singular verb ) the science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons in a vacuum, in gaseous media, and in semiconductors.
(used with a plural verb ) electronic devices, circuits, or systems developed through electronics: Can you get through the day without using your phone or other electronics?
Origin of electronics First recorded in 1905–10; see origin at electronic, -ics
Words nearby electronics electronic organ, electronic organizer, electronic point of sale, electronic programme guide, electronic publishing, electronics , electronic signature, electronic spin resonance, electronic spreadsheet, electronic surveillance, electronic tag
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Example sentences from the Web for electronics Both get electronics , but the proffered image for boys is a microphone; for girls, a radio.
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He had three children—was an electronics designer, junior grade.
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Much of the circuitry was assigned to the electronics department.
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British Dictionary definitions for electronics / (ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks , ˌiːlɛk- ) /
noun (functioning as singular) the science and technology concerned with the development, behaviour, and applications of electronic devices and circuits
(functioning as plural) the circuits and devices of a piece of electronic equipment the electronics of a television set
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Words related to electronics televisions, camcorders, radios, computers, stereos, transistors, video cameras