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Audio is defined as anything related to sound in terms of receiving, transmitting or reproducing or its specific frequency.

(adjective)

An example of something that is audio is a stereo.

The definition of audio refers to the functions of a television set that are related to sound.

(noun)

An example of an element of a television that is associated with audio is the speakers.

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See audio in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of frequencies corresponding to sound waves that can normally be heard by the human ear
☆ of or relating to the reproduction of sound, esp. as distinguished from video, as in a telecast or videotape

Origin: < L audire: see audience

hearing or sound

Origin: see audio

See audio in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to humanly audible sound.
a. Of or relating to the broadcasting, reproduction, or reception of sound.
b. Of or relating to high-fidelity sound reproduction.

noun pl. au·di·os

The part of television or movie equipment that has to do with sound.
The broadcasting, reception, or reproduction of sound.
Audible sound.
A sound signal: lost the audio during the broadcast.

Origin:

Origin: From audio-

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prefix

Hearing: audio-lingual.
Sound: audiophile.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin audīre, to hear; see au- in Indo-European roots

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