Meaning & use

audio

noun·Everyday

Sound, especially when recorded, transmitted, or reproduced electronically, such as on a device or broadcast.

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The technician adjusted the audio levels before the live broadcast began.

Poor audio quality made it hard to hear the interview clearly on the recording.

A note on using this word

Audio functions as both a noun for sound itself and an adjective describing sound-related equipment, as in an audio system.

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