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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Another three-day holiday weekend means another opportunity for electronics manufacturers to tempt you through the door with discounts.
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025
Schubert is finishing her term on the Chanhassen City Council and is the Logistics and Quality Manager for an electronics manufacturing company in Chanhassen.
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The e-Stewards certification program is focused on the responsible management of end-of-life electronics (Staples is a partner) and aligns with the Basel Convention requirements for the transboundary movement of electronic waste and components.
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K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 12 Feb. 2025
Schubert is finishing her term on the Chanhassen City Council and is the Logistics and Quality Manager for an electronics manufacturing company in Chanhassen.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
The e-Stewards certification program is focused on the responsible management of end-of-life electronics (Staples is a partner) and aligns with the Basel Convention requirements for the transboundary movement of electronic waste and components.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 5 Feb. 2025
The decision to spin off its electronics business, planned for later this year, is a smart move that should unlock a lot of value for the company and investors.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for electronics
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“Electronics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronics. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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