Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. The science and technology of electronic phenomena.
- n. Electronic devices and systems: The electronics aboard the new aircraft are very sophisticated.
Wiktionary
- n. physics The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles.
- n. plural A device or devices which require the flow of electrons through conductors and semiconductors in order to perform their function; devices that operate on electrical power (battery or outlet);
- n. Electronic circuitry.
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. the branch of physics that deals with the behavior of electrons. Electronics is primarily concerned with phenomena other than simple conduction, such as emission of electrons, storage of electrical charge, the effects of electrical fields on the conduction of electrons through a circuit, and amplification and manipulation of electric signals such as voltage or current by design of circuits. Electronics also encompasses the application of such fundamental principles to the construction of devices using the manipulation of electrons in their operation, known as electronic devices.
- n. the branch of engineering concerned with design of devices using the principles of electronics, for practical purposes.
- n. electronic devices generally, or the electronic circuits within an electronic device.
WordNet 3.0
- n. the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
Examples
“Then the term electronics contract manufacturers became popular.”
“Paul, however, knew mysterious things about what he called electronics and theoretical mathematics and programing.”
“Regulating and specifying the destination of these electronics is an urgent and necessary condition for us to keep on benefiting from technological advances in a sustainable fashion, without the health of the population and the environment paying an even higher price.”
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“The current import tax for electronics is 15% even if it is made in China, and you are allowed to bring up to 20 CDs or DVDs with you tax free.”
“Now, I think most people would think the consumer electronic business to be unsubsidized, but some would say that the way we provide landfills for used electronics is a subsidy that insulates the industry from the cost of disposal.”
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“After we moved to Cuernavaca a friend of mine here that dabbled in electronics sold me a cell phone complete with a charger, car cord, belt holster, two batteries, (you needed an extra battery in those days) and a $100 Peso phone card for $500 Pesos, that was equivalent to $50 US Bucks at that time.”
“So what will be the hot items in electronics this year?”
Consumer Reports: CR Poll: Giving and getting gadgets this holiday season
“For instance, just one-quarter of its naval surface fleet is considered “modern” in electronics, engines, and weaponry.”
“A onetime doomsayer of the Japanese electronics industry is now a driving force for change within Japanese electronics giant Sony Corp., pushing the company to address deep-rooted cost and efficiency problems.”
The Wall Street Journal: At Sony, 'Turbocharger' Drives to Cut Costs
“Best Buy Co. is rapidly expanding its private-label electronics business in a gamble to gain a key competitive advantage over rivals such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Amazon. com Inc.”
The Wall Street Journal: Best Buy Expands Private-Label Brands
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These user-created lists contain the word ‘electronics’.
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SCIE - EU nomenclature
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art; science; activities
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