audio

¹

[ aw-dee-oh ]

adjective

1. Electronics. designating an electronic apparatus using audio frequencies:

   audio amplifier.

2. of, relating to, or employed in the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound.
3. of or relating to frequencies or signals in the audible range.

noun

1. Television.
   1. the audio elements of television ( video ).
   2. the circuits in a receiver for reproducing sound.
   3. the audio part of a television broadcast.
2. the field of sound recording, transmission, reception, and reproduction.

audio-

²

1. a combining form used in the formation of compound words, with the meanings: “sound within the range of human hearing” ( audiometer ); “hearing” ( audiology ); “sound reproduction” ( audiophile ).

audio

¹

/ ˈɔːdɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. of or relating to sound or hearing

   audio frequency

2. relating to or employed in the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound
3. of, concerned with, or operating at audio frequencies

audio-

²

combining_form

1. indicating hearing or sound

   audiometer

   audiovisual

Word History and Origins

Origin of audio¹

First recorded in 1920–25; independent use of audio-

Origin of audio²

< Latin audī- (stem of audīre to hear) + -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of audio¹

C20: independent use of audio-

Origin of audio²

from Latin audīre to hear

Example Sentences

The combination of visuals and the audio and the haptics of the seats — all of those things were brought to bear to try and basically turn on its head the whole idea of suspension of disbelief, so that you’re having to remind yourself that it’s not real, as opposed to pretending that it is.

From Los Angeles Times

When I asked if she would meet with the new police chief, Jim McDonnell, or the Los Angeles Police Protective League — which spent over a quarter-million dollars in independent expenditures after the audio of Jurado’s remarks was made public — she nodded yes again.

From Los Angeles Times

In newly released audio recorded while he was in jail and featured in a new documentary, Manson appears to speak about previously unknown killings.

From BBC

“Stockton Rush was convinced that if there was an imminent failure of the submersible, they would get an audio warning on that system,” explains Victor Vescovo, a leading deep sea explorer.

From BBC

Swedish streaming audio giant Spotify is courting more video creators, podcasters and influencers in an effort to step up its competition with popular digital platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

From Los Angeles Times