electronics
plural noun
elec·tron·ics
i-ˌlek-ˈträ-niks 
1
singular in construction
: a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices
2
: electronic components, devices, or equipment
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The ruling could bring relief to electronics vendors and retailers fearing the high import costs of Trump’s tariffs.
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
At the same time, there are some secular growth aspects to DuPont’s electronics division because of its role in the data center buildout and artificial intelligence adoption.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2025
If Not Made in China, Then Where? President Trump’s tariffs have also laid bare the fault lines in global electronics production.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
But mounting market pressure and growing recession fears have prompted a series of tariff adjustments in recent weeks, including a 90-day pause on duties for most countries and electronics exemptions from a 145% import tax on China.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
At the same time, there are some secular growth aspects to DuPont’s electronics division because of its role in the data center buildout and artificial intelligence adoption.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 May 2025
If Not Made in China, Then Where? President Trump’s tariffs have also laid bare the fault lines in global electronics production.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
But mounting market pressure and growing recession fears have prompted a series of tariff adjustments in recent weeks, including a 90-day pause on duties for most countries and electronics exemptions from a 145% import tax on China.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Electronics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronics. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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electronics
noun
elec·tron·ics
i-lek-ˈträn-iks
1
: a branch of physics that deals with the giving off, action, and effects of electrons and with electronic devices
2
: electronic circuits, devices, and equipment
Medical Definition
electronics
noun plural
elec·tron·ics
-iks
1
singular in construction
: a branch of physics that deals with the emission, behavior, and effects of electrons (as in electron tubes and transistors) and with electronic devices
2
: electronic devices or equipment
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