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electronics

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ · UK /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics means: Electric circuits and devices using tiny parts to control signals in equipment.

noun

CIRCUITS AND DEVICESB2

Electric circuits and devices using tiny parts to control signals in equipment.

  • The technician repairs electronics.
  • Modern electronics use tiny chips to process information.
  • These electronics control the machine and display its temperature.

Common phrases: modern electronics, electronics components, repair electronics

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENTB1

Equipment such as computers, phones, and televisions that works using electric circuits.

  • This shop sells electronics.
  • Keep your electronics away from water.
  • We recycled our old electronics instead of throwing them away.

Similar words: electronic equipment, electronic devices

Common phrases: consumer electronics, portable electronics, electronics store

FIELD OF STUDYB2

The study and use of electric parts that control signals in machines such as computers.

  • She studies electronics at college.
  • Electronics is useful for designing medical equipment.
  • Our electronics course includes building a simple radio.

Common phrases: study electronics, electronics course, electronics engineering

INTERNAL CIRCUITSB2

The electric circuits inside a device that control how it works.

  • Water damaged the electronics inside the camera.
  • The car stopped because its electronics had failed.
  • A technician checked the electronics before replacing the display.

Similar words: circuitry

Common phrases: internal electronics, faulty electronics, onboard electronics

Questions about electronics

What does electronics mean?

Electric circuits and devices using tiny parts to control signals in equipment.

What is electronics in other languages?

Türkçe: elektronik devreler · Español: componentes electrónicos · Français: composants électroniques · Deutsch: Elektronik · Italiano: componenti elettronici · 日本語: 電子回路

How do you pronounce electronics?

In American English /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/; in British English /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/.

How do you use electronics in a sentence?

The technician repairs electronics. Modern electronics use tiny chips to process information.

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