audio

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adjective

au·​dio ˈȯ-dē-ˌō How to pronounce audio (audio)
1
: of or relating to acoustic, mechanical, or electrical frequencies corresponding to normally audible sound waves which are of frequencies approximately from 15 to 20,000 hertz
2
a
: of or relating to sound or its reproduction and especially high-fidelity reproduction
b
: relating to or used in the transmission or reception of sound compare video
c
: of, relating to, or utilizing recorded sound

audio

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noun

1
: an audio signal
broadly : sound entry 1
2
: the section of television or motion-picture equipment that deals with sound
3
: the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound

audio-

3 of 3

combining form

1
: hearing
audiometer
2
: sound
audiophile
3
: auditory and
audiovisual

Examples of audio in a Sentence

Adjective The audio portion of the broadcast was fine but the picture was poor. They listened to an audio recording of the speech. Noun The picture was clear but the audio was very poor.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Video capture cards, audio preamps, colorimeter hardware, external GPUs, or even printers or scanners that require some kind of driver for advanced functionality—there aren't Arm Windows drivers for most of these things, and there's no way for Microsoft to translate or emulate the problem away. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 2 July 2024 Every text, every message, every audio clip, every livestream, everything gets moderated. Linda So, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Noun
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 3 July 2024 In the world of high-end audio, Japan’s Technical Audio Devices (TAD) is one of the most notable. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for audio 

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

independent use of audio- as adjective

Noun

derivative of audio entry 1, or by shortening of words formed with audio- (as audio-signal)

Combining form

Latin audīre "to hear" + -o- — more at audible entry 1

Note: Probably first in audiometer—see etymology note there.

First Known Use

Adjective

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of audio was in 1907

Dictionary Entries Near audio

Cite this Entry

“Audio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audio. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

audio

1 of 3 adjective
au·​dio ˈȯd-ē-ˌō How to pronounce audio (audio)
1
: of or relating to electrical or other frequencies occurring in the range of sound waves that can be heard
2
a
: of or relating to sound or its reproduction and especially accurate reproduction
bought new audio equipment
b
: relating to or used in sending or receiving sound compare video entry 2 sense 1

audio

2 of 3 noun
1
: the sending, receiving, or reproducing of sound
2
: the part of television or motion-picture equipment that deals with sound

audio-

3 of 3 combining form
1
: hearing
audiometer
2
: sound
audiophile
3
: auditory and
audiovisual
Etymology

Combining form

derived from Latin audire "to hear"

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