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.
- 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-
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-
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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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