electronics
plural noun
elec·tron·ics
i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks 
1
singular in construction
: a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices
2
: electronic components, devices, or equipment
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Alberto Piantini, Boston Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Avinatan Or 32-year-old Or is an electronics engineer who was also abducted at the Nova Festival.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
Energy harvesters—devices that capture energy from the environment—can make electronics and industrial operations more efficient by converting waste heat into useful electricity.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
That said, the broader direction in electronics favors SiTime’s approach.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for electronics
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“Electronics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronics. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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electronics
noun
elec·tron·ics
i-lek-ˈträn-iks
1
: a branch of physics that deals with the giving off, action, and effects of electrons and with electronic devices
2
: electronic circuits, devices, and equipment
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electronics
noun plural
elec·tron·ics
-iks
1
singular in construction
: a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices
2
: electronic devices or equipment
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