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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Per Boston Children’s Hospital, melatonin may benefit some kids who have trouble falling asleep, when it’s accompanied by behavioral interventions to address sleep problems, such as limiting electronics time before bed and keeping a mostly consistent bedtime.
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Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
During the booming electronics era, the Japanese brand Toto revolutionized the washlet in 1980 with a toilet seat attachment that uses warm water to cleanse.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
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Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2023
During the booming electronics era, the Japanese brand Toto revolutionized the washlet in 1980 with a toilet seat attachment that uses warm water to cleanse.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 24 Mar. 2024
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 4 May. 2024.
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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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