ELECTRONICS Definition & Meaning

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electronics

[ ih-lek-tron-iks, ee-lek- ]

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noun

(used with a singular verb) the science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons in a vacuum, in gaseous media, and in semiconductors.
(used with a plural verb) electronic devices, circuits, or systems developed through electronics:
Can you get through the day without using your phone or other electronics?

electronics

/ ˌiːlɛk-; ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks /

noun

functioning as singular the science and technology concerned with the development, behaviour, and applications of electronic devices and circuits
functioning as plural the circuits and devices of a piece of electronic equipment
the electronics of a television set

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of electronics¹

First recorded in 1905–10; electronic, -ics

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Alphabet — which makes phones, earbuds, smart speakers and other consumer electronics — also has cited tariffs among the manufacturing and supply chain risks that could harm its business.

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China, as well as Taiwan and South Korea, are all top exporters of electronics to the US.

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The industry is diverse, spanning apparel, metal products, electronics, processed food products and other goods.

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Prices for other products — electronics, construction supplies and pharmaceuticals — may take a month or two to increase.

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Consumers probably will start to see higher prices on imported products ranging from alcohol to electronics in stores within a few weeks, Negron said.

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