electronics

plural noun

elec·​tron·​ics i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks How to pronounce electronics (audio)
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

Examples of electronics in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The electronics retailer is dropping daily discounts on wish-list items like earbuds and headphones, fitness equipment, and vacuums. Malia Griggs, SELF, 24 Nov. 2023 Best Buy: The electronics retailer is ramping up promotions including early access, an extended return policy, and free next-day delivery. Brenda León, WSJ, 24 Nov. 2023 Limor Fried is the founder of Adafruit, a leading electronics manufacturer for makers. IEEE Spectrum, 22 Nov. 2023 Case in point: the program includes a duet integrating Thai mouth organ and Korean zither, a vocal/electronics piece inspired by the Syrian civil war and a world premiere exploring goblins from Korean folklore. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2023 As late as 1959, federal agencies financed about 85 percent of the country’s electronics research. David Leonhardt, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2023 Ahead of November, the electronics retailer is already dropping daily discounts on wish list items, like cushy headphones, floorcare, and treadmills. Malia Griggs, SELF, 8 Nov. 2023 Some of Target’s best early Black Friday deals can be found in the electronics section. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023 This was evident as electronics sales cooled more than expected during second-quarter earnings. Bypaige Hagy, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electronics was in 1908

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Cite this Entry

“Electronics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronics. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.

Kids Definition

electronics

noun
elec·​tron·​ics i-lek-ˈträn-iks How to pronounce electronics (audio)
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

Medical Definition

electronics

noun plural
elec·​tron·​ics -iks How to pronounce electronics (audio)
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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