avionics

[ ey-vee-on-iks, av-ee- ]

/ ˌeɪ viˈɒn ɪks, ˌæv i- /

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noun

(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

First recorded in 1945–50; avi(ation) + (electr)onics

OTHER WORDS FROM avionics

a·vi·on·ic, adjective

Words nearby avionics

Avignon, Ávila, Avila Camacho, Avilés, a vinculo matrimonii, avionics, aviophobia, avirulent, Avis, aviso, Avita

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How to use avionics in a sentence

The avionics computers have 18 miles of cabling and more than 500 sensors.
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By relying on sensors other than traditional avionics and human vision, it is possible these machines can fly through difficult conditions, like smoke or sandstorms, and navigate safely, autonomously to the other side.
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I make my living working from home as a software engineer for a large avionics corporation, but about four and a half years ago, my mom, sister, and I became business partners and opened Ginnys coffee shop.
I Own a Coffee Shop in a Small Town. We’re the Only Business That Requires Masks.|Trisha Larson|October 16, 2020|Eater
The introduction of AIMS in the 777 changed the architecture of the avionics on Boeing airliners.
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Terry Lee Loewen was just a laid-back, warmhearted avionics technician—or so his family thought.
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British Dictionary definitions for avionics

avionics

/ (ˌeɪvɪˈɒnɪks) /

noun

(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

Derived forms of avionics

avionic, adjective

Word Origin for avionics

C20: from avi (ation electr) onics

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