audio

¹

[aw-dee-oh]

adjective

1. Electronics.,  designating an electronic apparatus using audio frequencies.

   audio amplifier.

2. of, relating to, or employed in the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound.

3. of or relating to frequencies or signals in the audible range.

noun

1. Television.

   1. the audio elements of television (video ).

   2. the circuits in a receiver for reproducing sound.

   3. the audio part of a television broadcast.

2. the field of sound recording, transmission, reception, and reproduction.

audio-

²

1. a combining form used in the formation of compound words, with the meanings: “sound within the range of human hearing” (audiometer ); “hearing” (audiology ); “sound reproduction” (audiophile ).

audio

¹

/ ˈɔːdɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. of or relating to sound or hearing

   audio frequency

2. relating to or employed in the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound

3. of, concerned with, or operating at audio frequencies

audio-

²

combining form

1. indicating hearing or sound

   audiometer

   audiovisual

Word History and Origins

Origin of audio¹

First recorded in 1920–25; independent use of audio-

Origin of audio²

< Latin audī- (stem of audīre to hear) + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of audio¹

C20: independent use of _audio-

Origin of audio²

from Latin audīre to hear

Example Sentences

Guided tours and self-guided audio tours are also available to all visitors, including tourists.

From BBC

"It's impossible not to be moved by the real-life audio recording that is the centerpiece of Kaouther Ben Hania's hybrid film, but the ethics and execution of the concept are questionable," he wrote.

From BBC

The press conference follows the release of 33,000 documents, videos, and audio recordings by the House Oversight Committee as part of a subpoena from Democrats.

From Salon

The House of Representatives Oversight Committee published 33,295 pages, including flight logs, jail surveillance video, court filings, audio recordings and emails.

From BBC

The pair are currently playing the remake, and have been "very impressed" by its improved graphics and audio.

From BBC

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