audio

[ aw-dee-oh ]
/ 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.
  1. the audio elements of television (distinguished from video).
  2. the circuits in a receiver for reproducing sound.
  3. 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-

Definition 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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Words related to audio

box, station, video, hearing, audile, eye, tube, receiver, baby-sitter, telly, auditory, aural, phonic, boob tube, idiot box, small screen, vid, radio frequency

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

audio-

pref.

Hearing:audiology.
Sound:audiogenic.
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