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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The science and technology of electronics and the development of electronic devices as applied to aeronautics and astronautics.
  • noun The electronic systems, equipment, and other devices so developed.

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  • noun The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation.
  • noun The devices used in avionics.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[avi(ation) + (electr)onics.]

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Blend of aviation and electronics

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