B2noun1K

Electronics

UK /["/ɪˌlekˈtrɒnɪks/"]/US /["/ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪks/"]/

Definition

the branch of science and technology that studies electric currents in electronic equipment

In simple words: Devices that use electricity to work, like phones and computers.

Examples

  • the electronics industry
  • About 45 000 people worked in electronics in Scotland.
  • Their company merged with a Japanese electronics giant.
  • a fault in the electronics

Usage notes

Used in contexts relating to gadgets and technology. It's suitable for both formal and informal discussions. Avoid using it in non-technical contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'electric' + 'antics' — gadgets do funny things with electricity!

Collocations

  • high-tech
  • sophisticated
  • state-of-the-art
  • business
  • company
  • firm
  • high-tech
  • sophisticated
  • state-of-the-art
  • business
  • company
  • firm
  • high-tech
  • sophisticated
  • state-of-the-art
  • business
  • company
  • firm

Synonyms

  • gadgets
  • devices
  • technology
  • appliances
  • equipment

Antonyms

  • mechanics
  • manual devices

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'electricity' as a concept instead of devices.
  • Using 'electronical' instead of 'electronic'.
  • Assuming all electrical devices are referred to as electronics.