Audio is a noun used for sound, especially in recording, broadcastingsending radio or television programs to many people at once, and technicalconnected with special practical knowledge, equipment, or scientific methods contexts. It can refer to the sound part of a signala transmitted pattern carrying information, such as audio or data, a recording, or the sound used in film and television.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈɔdiˌoʊ/
Easy pronunciation: AW-dee-OH (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress is on the first syllable, with a secondary stress on the last syllable.
Noun meaning the sound part of a broadcast, video, or transmitted signal.
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Audio Meaning
the sound in a broadcast, video, or other signal
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the audible part of a transmitted signal
Example: The video is fine, but the audio is distorted.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- sound — A natural substitute when referring to the sound component of a signal or broadcast.
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Other Meanings of Audio
Meaning 2
a sound recording
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a recording of acoustic signals
Example: She sent me the audio from the interview.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- audio recording — A direct equivalent in this sense.
- sound recording — Works when referring to recorded sound.
Meaning 3
a sound frequency that people can hear
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an audible acoustic wave frequency
Example: The equipment measures audio frequencies very precisely.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- audio frequency — A direct technical equivalent.
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Audio Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- sound
a recording of sound
- audio recording
- sound recording
a sound frequency people can hear
- audio frequency
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Common Mistakes
- Audio is not usually used to mean just any sound in everyday speech; it often refers to the sound track, recording, or sound component of media.
- Do not confuse audio with audio visual, which includes both sound and images.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does audio mean?
Audio usually means the sound part of a signal, recording, or media file. It can also mean a sound recording or a frequency people can hear.
What are common synonyms for audio?
In the main media sense, sound is the closest common synonym. Other senses use audio recording, sound recording, and audio frequency.
Is audio a noun?
Yes. In the supplied data, audio is used as a noun.
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