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
1
: an audio signal
broadly
: sound entry 1
2
: the section of television or motion-picture equipment that deals with sound
3
: the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound
1
: hearing
audiometer
2
: sound
audiophile
3
: auditory and
audiovisual
Examples of audio in a Sentence
Adjective
The audio portion of the broadcast was fine but the picture was poor.
They listened to an audio recording of the speech.
Noun
The picture was clear but the audio was very poor.
Recent Examples on the Web
Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
There’s also a physical volume dial for the standard Bose audio systems, and audio controls on the steering wheel
Other noteworthy interior features include a flat-bottomed steering wheel and customizable ambient lighting.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
Machine learning models need to analyze real and fake audio samples from each language to tell the difference between them.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 utilizes Bose technology to fill your room with sound from a single bar with unparalleled audio quality.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
There, the mother said in audio message from a friend’s cellphone, the family was kidnapped and held for two days in a cockfighting arena.
—Julie Turkewitz Federico Rios, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
This means companies must start by investing in the basics of providing adequate video and audio capabilities in conference rooms.
—Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The pre-recorded audio message comes ahead of the king’s attendance at a service on Easter Sunday, in what will be his most significant public appearance since his own cancer diagnosis in February.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2024
Contrast that to CDs, which digitally encode audio files onto optical discs that are translated back into sound via laser scanning.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024
Christina Long, arkansasonline.com, 10 Apr. 2024
The current challenge began when the board approved the acquisition of Sound United, a consumer audio company, in part to integrate audio technology into Masimo’s product line.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Jordan and Comer subpoenaed the audio of Biden's interview following the release of Hur's report in February, which in addition to examining Biden's handling of classified materials while out of office also included embarrassing details about his age and lack of recall.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Justice Dept rejects House GOP bid to get audio of Biden interview
In:
RFK Jr.
Allison Novelo
Allison Novelo is a 2024 campaign reporter for CBS News.
—Allison Novelo, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Soundbars are a great way to boost your audio profile without setting up a ton of speakers.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
Accuracy can drop if the audio is degraded or contains background noise.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
According to dispatch audio, one woman who called police had been in a tent with two other men when the attack occurred.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
Roughly six hours of VDR data was provided to NTSB from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Muise said, and a group of experts will conduct an in-depth analysis of the audio.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Adjective
His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2024
There’s also a physical volume dial for the standard Bose audio systems, and audio controls on the steering wheel
Other noteworthy interior features include a flat-bottomed steering wheel and customizable ambient lighting.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 9 Apr. 2024
Machine learning models need to analyze real and fake audio samples from each language to tell the difference between them.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 utilizes Bose technology to fill your room with sound from a single bar with unparalleled audio quality.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
There, the mother said in audio message from a friend’s cellphone, the family was kidnapped and held for two days in a cockfighting arena.
—Julie Turkewitz Federico Rios, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024
This means companies must start by investing in the basics of providing adequate video and audio capabilities in conference rooms.
—Jeanne Meister, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The pre-recorded audio message comes ahead of the king’s attendance at a service on Easter Sunday, in what will be his most significant public appearance since his own cancer diagnosis in February.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2024
Contrast that to CDs, which digitally encode audio files onto optical discs that are translated back into sound via laser scanning.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Mar. 2024
Noun
Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.
—Christina Long, arkansasonline.com, 10 Apr. 2024
The current challenge began when the board approved the acquisition of Sound United, a consumer audio company, in part to integrate audio technology into Masimo’s product line.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Jordan and Comer subpoenaed the audio of Biden's interview following the release of Hur's report in February, which in addition to examining Biden's handling of classified materials while out of office also included embarrassing details about his age and lack of recall.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Justice Dept rejects House GOP bid to get audio of Biden interview
In:
RFK Jr.
Allison Novelo
Allison Novelo is a 2024 campaign reporter for CBS News.
—Allison Novelo, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Soundbars are a great way to boost your audio profile without setting up a ton of speakers.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
Accuracy can drop if the audio is degraded or contains background noise.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024
According to dispatch audio, one woman who called police had been in a tent with two other men when the attack occurred.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
Roughly six hours of VDR data was provided to NTSB from midnight to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Muise said, and a group of experts will conduct an in-depth analysis of the audio.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
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audio
1 of 3 adjective
au·dio
ˈȯd-ē-ˌō 
1
: of or relating to electrical or other frequencies occurring in the range of sound waves that can be heard
2
a
: of or relating to sound or its reproduction and especially accurate reproduction
bought new audio equipment
b
: relating to or used in sending or receiving sound compare video entry 2 sense 1
audio
2 of 3 noun1
: the sending, receiving, or reproducing of sound
2
: the part of television or motion-picture equipment that deals with sound
audio-
3 of 3 combining form1
: hearing
audiometer
2
: sound
audiophile
3
: auditory and
audiovisual
Etymology
Combining form
derived from Latin audire "to hear"
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