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adjective au·dio \ˈ-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-
First Known Use: 1907

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

Rhymes with AUDIO

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2audio

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

First Known Use of AUDIO

1934

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble
AUDIO Defined for Kids

1audio

adjective au·dio \ˈ-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)

2audio

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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