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Definition of audio

audio

/ˈɔːdi.oʊ/
au · di · o
Plural:audios
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audio Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to or used in the recording, transmission, reproduction, or reception of sound.

Example

"The technicians tested the audio equipment in the auditorium before the keynote speaker arrived."

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• noun

1

Sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced as part of a broadcast, film, or digital file.

Example

"The video footage was clear, but the background noise made the audio difficult to understand."

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• Nearby Words

audibleness
audibly
audience
audio
audiobook
audiocassette
audioconference

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as an independent noun and adjective from the combining form 'audio-', derived from the Latin verb 'audire', meaning 'to hear' (literally 'I hear' from the first-person singular 'audio').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Audio. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/audio
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