avionics
[ey-vee-on-iks, av-ee-]
- (used with a singular verb) the science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
- (used with a plural verb) the devices themselves.
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Origin of avionics
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The introduction of AIMS in the 777 changed the architecture of the avionics on Boeing airliners.
avionics
- (functioning as singular) the science and technology of electronics applied to aeronautics and astronautics
- (functioning as plural) the electronic circuits and devices of an aerospace vehicle
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Word Origin
C20: from avi (ation electr) onics
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Word Origin and History for avionics
n.
1949, from aviation + electronics.
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