electronics

plural noun

Definition of electronicsnext
as in hardware
as in devices We need to upgrade our electronics to keep up with the competition.

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Recent Examples of electronics Vietnam specializes in electronics assembly, Thailand in automotives, and Malaysia in chip packaging. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 What’s behind the electronics activity is rising gas intensity of more complex chips used in the AI boom. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Its facilities combine precision manufacturing, electronics packaging, and testing capabilities. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 The massive plume of smoke from the South Fulton electronics recycling facility could be seen from miles away. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for electronics

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“Electronics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/electronics. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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