electronics

[ih-lek-tron-iks, ee-lek-] /ɪ lɛkˈtrɒn ɪks, ˌi lɛk-/
noun
1.
(used with a singular verb) the science dealing with the development and application of devices and systems involving the flow of electrons in a vacuum, in gaseous media, and in semiconductors.
2.
(used with a plural verb) electronic devices, circuits, or systems developed through electronics:
Can you get through the day without using your phone or other electronics?
Origin
1905-10; see electronic, -ics
Examples from the web for electronics
  • Unplug all appliances, personal audio devices and electronics from the outlet while out sightseeing.
  • Advanced automotive electronics used to mean digital dashboard displays or electronic fuel injection.
  • Find resources for recycling computers, televisions and other electronics.
  • The economy depends heavily on exports, particularly in consumer electronics and information technology products.
  • Oil is used in the production of pharmaceuticals, plastics and electronics.
  • There was tremendous emphasis on electronics and on development in aviation in the move from piston to jet engines.
  • Now it is easy to delete any information from those electronics books or the web sites.
  • Compare health care and finance industries to electronics.
  • The entire electronics industry is based on a plug-and-play mentality.
  • The electronics industry, for example, is currently afflicted with shortages.
British Dictionary definitions for electronics

electronics

/ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks; ˌiːlɛk-/
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) the science and technology concerned with the development, behaviour, and applications of electronic devices and circuits
2.
(functioning as pl) the circuits and devices of a piece of electronic equipment: the electronics of a television set
Word Origin and History for electronics
n.

1910, from electronic; cf. also -ics. The science of how electrons behave in vacuums, gas, semi-conductors, etc.