circuitry

American  

[sur-ki-tree] / ˈsɜr kɪ tri /

noun

1. the science of designing electric or electronic circuits.

2. the circuits themselves.

3. the components of such circuits.

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circuitry British  

/ ˈsɜːkɪtrɪ /

noun

1. the design of an electrical circuit

2. the system of circuits used in an electronic device

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Etymology

Origin of circuitry

First recorded in 1945–50; circuit + -ry

Example Sentences

The work shows, in theory, that two major barriers to faster photonic circuitry can be addressed at the same time.

From Science Daily

This method, known as "monolithic" 3D integration, uses temperatures low enough to avoid harming the circuitry already built below.

From Science Daily

She had that morning made little transparent plastic cubes with electronic circuitry inside.

From Los Angeles Times

But there was something bracing about the circuitry it created with an audience.

From Los Angeles Times

Along with Cadence Design Systems, Synopsys is one of two big players providing software that chip designers use to lay out circuitry and test it prior to manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• chip
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