First Known Use: 1907
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adjective au·dio \ˈȯ-dē-ˌō\
: of or relating to the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast
Full Definition of 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
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Origin of AUDIO
audio-
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Rhymes with AUDIO
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noun
: the sound that is heard on a recording or broadcast
Full Definition of AUDIO
1
: an audio signal; broadly : sound
2
: the section of television or motion-picture equipment that deals with sound
3
: the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound
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First Known Use of AUDIO
1934
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AUDIO- Defined for Kids
1audio
adjective au·dio \ˈȯ-dē-ˌō\
Definition of AUDIO for Kids
1
: of or relating to sound or its reproduction
2
: relating to or used in the transmitting or receiving of sound (as in radio or television)
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noun
Definition of AUDIO for Kids
1
: the transmitting, receiving, or reproducing of sound
2
: the section of television equipment that deals with sound
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