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1stereo
noun ste·reo \ˈster-ē-ˌō, ˈstir-\
: a piece of electronic equipment that plays the radio, CDs, etc., and that uses two speakers for the sound
: a way of recording and playing back sound so that the sound comes from two directions
plural ste·re·os
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First Known Use of STEREO
circa 1823
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2stereo
adjective
: of or relating to a system that directs sound through two speakers
Full Definition of STEREO
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a : stereoscopic b : produced by or as if by means of a stereotype
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First Known Use of STEREO
1876
STEREO Defined for Kids
stereo
noun ste·reo \ˈster-ē-ˌō, ˈstir-\
plural ste·re·os
Definition of STEREO for Kids
: a sound system that reproduces the effect of listening to the original sound
— stereo adjective <stereo speakers>
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