audio

¹

[aw-dee-oh]

adjective

1. Electronics.,  designating an electronic apparatus using audio frequencies.

   audio amplifier.

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

3. of or relating to frequencies or signals in the audible range.

noun

1. Television.

   1. the audio elements of television (video ).

   2. the circuits in a receiver for reproducing sound.

   3. the audio part of a television broadcast.

2. the field of sound recording, transmission, reception, and reproduction.

audio-

²

1. 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 ).

audio

¹

/ ˈɔːdɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. of or relating to sound or hearing

   audio frequency

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

3. of, concerned with, or operating at audio frequencies

audio-

²

combining form

1. indicating hearing or sound

   audiometer

   audiovisual

Word History and Origins

Origin of audio¹

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

Origin of audio²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of audio¹

C20: independent use of _audio-

Origin of audio²

from Latin audīre to hear

Example Sentences

Its grip on listeners has grown as it expanded into podcasts and audio books, though the firm's dominance has prompted frequent clashes with musicians, who have criticised its payment practices.

From BBC

The caption simply stated the date — “9.27.25” — flanked by white heart emojis and audio of “La Vie En Rose” overlaying the display.

From Los Angeles Times

In the days after his death, AI-generated audio clips of Kirk styled as “sermons” began circulating online, while supporters shared Bible verses that they claimed matched the exact timing of his passing.

From Salon

The evidence included audio recordings made decades later in which British soldiers and police officers described abuses.

From BBC

In July, Homeland Security’s X account posted a video montage, which used audio from 2022’s “The Batman” and displayed a Bible verse onscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

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