audio

¹au·dio

adj \ˈȯ-dē-ˌō\

Definition of AUDIO

1

: of or relating to acoustic, mechanical, or electrical frequencies corresponding to normally audible sound waves which are of frequencies approximately from 15 to 20,000 hertz

2

a : of or relating to sound or its reproduction and especially high-fidelity reproduction b : relating to or used in the transmission or reception of sound — compare video c : of, relating to, or utilizing recorded sound

Examples of AUDIO

1. The audio portion of the broadcast was fine but the picture was poor.
2. They listened to an audio recording of the speech.

Origin of AUDIO

audio-

First Known Use: 1916

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

Rhymes with AUDIO

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