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Definition of electronics noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

electronics

noun
 
 
/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪks/
 
/ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪks/
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  1.  
    [uncountable] the branch of science and technology that studies electric currents in electronic equipmentTopics Engineeringb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • high-tech
    • sophisticated
    • state-of-the-art
    • …
    electronics + noun
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    • company
    • firm
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  2.  
    [uncountable] the use of electronic technology, especially in developing new equipment
    • the electronics industry
    • About 45 000 people worked in electronics in Scotland.
    • Their company merged with a Japanese electronics giant.
    see also consumer electronicsTopics Engineeringb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • high-tech
    • sophisticated
    • state-of-the-art
    • …
    electronics + noun
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    [plural] the electronic circuits and components (= parts) used in electronic equipment
    • a fault in the electronics
    Topics Engineeringb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • high-tech
    • sophisticated
    • state-of-the-art
    • …
    electronics + noun
    • business
    • company
    • firm
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