audio
Electronics. designating an electronic apparatus using audio frequencies: audio amplifier.
of, relating to, or employed in the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound.
of or relating to frequencies or signals in the audible range.
Television.
the audio elements of television (distinguished from video).
the circuits in a receiver for reproducing sound.
the audio part of a television broadcast.
the field of sound recording, transmission, reception, and reproduction.
Origin of audio
1Words Nearby audio
Other definitions for audio- (2 of 2)
a combining form used in the formation of compound words, with the meanings: “sound within the range of human hearing” (audiometer); “hearing” (audiology); “sound reproduction” (audiophile).
Origin of audio-
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How to use audio in a sentence
Ford’s programmers ensured that the software would be quick to respond to audio system input, according to Ford SYNC software supervisor Husein Dakroub.
Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E is an important leap into the future | Dan Carney | February 12, 2021 | Popular-ScienceTranscripts of the relevant City Council meetings from nearly 50 years ago do not exist and the audio recording is inaccessible because it exists only in magnetic reel to reel format, according to the city clerk’s office.
Despite Crackdown Announcement, Not Much COVID-19 Enforcement Is Happening | Jesse Marx | February 11, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoInterest in the departures of McNeil and Andy Mills — an audio producer on “The Daily” and the ill-fated podcast series “Caliphate” — has been likewise robust.
New York Times bails on intent-neutral standard when discussing epithets | Erik Wemple | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostThe 5-year old, meanwhile, was drifting in and out of consciousness as she was transported to the hospital, according to audio of police dispatches reviewed by the Star.
As police continue probe of Britt Reid crash, 5-year-old remains in critical condition | Rick Maese | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostIf wired audio is important to you, be sure to look for a device with the appropriate jack setup.
Computer docks and hubs that can connect all your devices | PopSci Commerce Team | February 9, 2021 | Popular-Science
His monotonous music is, really, like the audio soundtrack to a k-hole.
The Cult of Yung Lean: ‘I’m Building An Anarchistic Society From the Ground Up’ | Marlow Stern | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTDue to the video lacking audio, what they were fighting about remains a mystery—“was Jay cheating?”
Yoncé Said Knock You Out: The Solange and Jay Z Story | Kevin O’Keeffe | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe audio message featured the words, “the real battle in Lebanon is yet to begin.”
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda | Ruth Michaelson | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA transcript and an audio recording of his remarks were obtained by The Daily Beast.
Pro-Palestinian Group Lectured On Skirting Terror Laws | Shane Harris | December 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBaghdadi accepted the various loyalty oaths three days later in an audio message released on Nov. 13.
But human beings are good at picking their names out of audio confusion -- it's a survival trait.
Little Brother | Cory DoctorowThere were all kinds of great suggestions for AbusesOfAuthority coming in; hundreds of little and big ones, pictures and audio.
Little Brother | Cory DoctorowBy trial and error Jason brought in the audio for the stations he wanted and tried to follow the course of the attack.
Deathworld | Harry HarrisonAssistant: (Opening a pinch cock in the tube that enters the arm, increasing video contrast, increasing audio): He's weakening.
The Syndic | C.M. KornbluthOliver slowly drew Lee's head for the fifteenth time and wished he dared to turn on the audio for the news.
The Syndic | C.M. Kornbluth
British Dictionary definitions for audio (1 of 2)
/ (ˈɔːdɪˌəʊ) /
of or relating to sound or hearing: audio frequency
relating to or employed in the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound
of, concerned with, or operating at audio frequencies
Origin of audio
1- Compare video
British Dictionary definitions for audio- (2 of 2)
indicating hearing or sound: audiometer; audiovisual
Origin of audio-
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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