audio

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/ ˈɔ diˌoʊ /

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adjective

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.

noun

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.

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Origin of audio

First recorded in 1920–25; independent use of audio-

Words nearby audio

audience, audience room, audience share, audile, auding, audio, audioanalgesia, audio book, audiocassette, audio conference, audio description

Other definitions for audio (2 of 2)

audio-

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-

<Latin audī- (stem of audīre to hear) + -o-

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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-Science
Transcripts 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 Diego
Interest 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 Post
The 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 Post

If 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|DAILY BEAST
Due 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|DAILY BEAST
The 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|DAILY BEAST
A 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|DAILY BEAST
Baghdadi accepted the various loyalty oaths three days later in an audio message released on Nov. 13.
Murder Vids Help ISIS Lure More Monsters|Thomas Joscelyn|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But human beings are good at picking their names out of audio confusion -- it's a survival trait.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
There were all kinds of great suggestions for AbusesOfAuthority coming in; hundreds of little and big ones, pictures and audio.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
By trial and error Jason brought in the audio for the stations he wanted and tried to follow the course of the attack.
Deathworld|Harry Harrison
Assistant: (Opening a pinch cock in the tube that enters the arm, increasing video contrast, increasing audio): He's weakening.
The Syndic|C.M. Kornbluth
Oliver 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)

audio

/ (ˈɔːdɪˌəʊ) /

noun (modifier)

of or relating to sound or hearingaudio frequency

relating to or employed in the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound

of, concerned with, or operating at audio frequencies

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Word Origin for audio

C20: independent use of audio-

British Dictionary definitions for audio (2 of 2)

audio-

combining form

indicating hearing or soundaudiometer; audiovisual

Word Origin for audio-

from Latin audīre to hear

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Medical definitions for audio

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Hearing:audiology.

Sound:audiogenic.

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