electronics
plural noun
elec·tron·ics
i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks 
1
singular in construction
: a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices
2
: electronic components, devices, or equipment
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Duncan Money / Made By History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
While the discounts above are impressive, there are so many other electronics deals at Woot!
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
This will be followed by major refurbishments of Dubai Duty Free’s luxury watches and electronics shops in Concourse B that will run until 2026.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Korean electronics giant plans to use Homey software to run its ThinQ smart home platform on its own recently announced smart home hub.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Electronics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronics. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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electronics
noun
elec·tron·ics
i-lek-ˈträn-iks
1
: a branch of physics that deals with the giving off, action, and effects of electrons and with electronic devices
2
: electronic circuits, devices, and equipment
Medical Definition
electronics
noun plural
elec·tron·ics
-iks
1
singular in construction
: a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices
2
: electronic devices or equipment
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