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Electronics means devices run by electric power or the field of studying such items. (noun)

An example of electronics are radios, computers, and televisions.

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noun

the science that deals with the behavior and control of electrons in vacuums and gases, and with the use of electron tubes, photoelectric cells, transistors, etc.

plural noun

electronic equipment, systems, etc.

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(ĭ-lĕkˌtrŏnˈĭks, ēˌlĕk-)

noun

(used with a sing. verb) The science and technology of electronic phenomena.
(used with a pl. verb) Electronic devices and systems: The electronics aboard the new aircraft are very sophisticated.

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