Definitions for Electronics
ɪ lɪkˈtrɒn ɪks, ˌi lɛk-elec·tron·ics

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. electronicsnoun

   the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices

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1. electronicsnoun

   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.

2. electronicsnoun

   the branch of engineering concerned with design of devices using the principles of electronics, for practical purposes.

3. electronicsnoun

   electronic devices generally, or the electronic circuits within an electronic device. The Russian harvesters are sturdily constructed, but their electronics are primitive.

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. electronicsnoun

   The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles.

   Electronics is a popular subject.

2. electronicsnoun

   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);

   Look at all the electronics in this room!

3. electronicsnoun

   Electronic circuitry.

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1. Electronics

   The field of electronics is a branch of physics and electrical engineering that deals with the emission, behaviour and effects of electrons using electronic devices. Electronics uses active devices to control electron flow by amplification and rectification, which distinguishes it from classical electrical engineering, which only uses passive effects such as resistance, capacitance and inductance to control electric current flow. Electronics has hugely influenced the development of modern society. The central driving force behind the entire electronics industry is the semiconductor industry sector, which has annual sales of over $481 billion as of 2018. The largest industry sector is e-commerce, which generated over $29 trillion in 2017.

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1. Electronics

   Electronics deals with electrical circuits that involve active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies. The nonlinear behaviour of active components and their ability to control electron flows makes amplification of weak signals possible and electronics is widely used in information processing, telecommunications, and signal processing. The ability of electronic devices to act as switches makes digital information processing possible. Interconnection technologies such as circuit boards, electronics packaging technology, and other varied forms of communication infrastructure complete circuit functionality and transform the mixed components into a regular working system. Electronics is distinct from electrical and electro-mechanical science and technology, which deals with the generation, distribution, switching, storage, and conversion of electrical energy to and from other energy forms using wires, motors, generators, batteries, switches, relays, transformers, resistors, and other passive components. This distinction started around 1906 with the invention by Lee De Forest of the triode, which made electrical amplification of weak radio signals and audio signals possible with a non-mechanical device. Until 1950 this field was called "radio technology" because its principal application was the design and theory of radio transmitters, receivers, and vacuum tubes.

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1. Electronics

   The study, control, and application of the conduction of ELECTRICITY through gases or vacuum, or through semiconducting or conducting materials. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

Editors ContributionRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. electronics

   The design and use of electrical device.

   Electronics is a much bigger subject and science now we have such effective technology.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 12, 2020  

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   electronics

   The science and technology of electronic phenomena.

   The electronics onboard the computer were amazing to view.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 11, 2020  

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British National Corpus

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   Rank popularity for the word 'Electronics' in Nouns Frequency: #2325

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Electronics in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Electronics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Electronics in a Sentence

1. Joe Manchin:

   West Virginia's fine with me, if they let electronics in, if we have cell phones or anything electronic, we'd be all there paying attention to that and not paying attention to what's going on, just like the kids do.

2. Lee Jong-min:

   Samsung Electronics have been preparing Galaxy Fold for a long period and there's no change to our direction to provide premium experiences for customers desiring innovation.

3. Yuta Notsu:

   If a superflare occurred 1,000 years ago, it was probably no big problem. People may have seen a large aurora, now, its a much bigger problem because of our electronics.

4. Alex Holmes:

   PMI readings for Asia suggest that manufacturing sectors improved further in most places. Buoyant global demand for electronics should continue to support the sector for at least the next few months.

5. Angela McIntyre:

   Purchasing the Watch in a physical Apple store would be preferable to many people versus buying it online, the purchase experience for luxury goods is different than for consumer electronics, and Apple Watch can be considered a luxury item.

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