electronics

[ih-lek-tron-iks, ee-lek-]

noun

1. (used with a singular verb),  the science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons in a vacuum, in gaseous media, and in semiconductors.

2. (used with a plural verb),  electronic devices, circuits, or systems developed through electronics.

   Can you get through the day without using your phone or other electronics?

electronics

/ ˌiːlɛk-, ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the science and technology concerned with the development, behaviour, and applications of electronic devices and circuits

2. (functioning as plural) the circuits and devices of a piece of electronic equipment

   the electronics of a television set

Word History and Origins

Origin of electronics¹

First recorded in 1905–10; electronic, -ics

Example Sentences

Major U.S. industries — from electronics to automotive manufacturing — rely heavily on Chinese components containing rare earths.

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A First Brands manager described Patrick James as generous, and said he received holiday gift baskets that contained wine, expensive electronics and vouchers for vacations worth thousands of dollars.

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In electronics, a Wi-Fi router or Ethernet switch sends digital information from multiple input sources to the correct output port, ensuring every signal reaches its destination.

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Rare earths and other critical minerals such as lithium are vital to a host of industries, including electric vehicles, consumer electronics and defense.

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The ministry also said it would require licenses for exports of certain lithium batteries and some equipment and materials used to make them, expanding restrictions on technology used in EVs and consumer electronics.

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