Word Frequency
avionics (ˌeɪvɪˈɒnɪks
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Definitions
noun
- functioning as singular the science and technology of electronics applied to aeronautics and astronautics
- functioning as plural the electronic circuits and devices of an aerospace vehicle
Derived Forms
ˌaviˈonic adjectiveWord Origin
C20: from avi( ation electr) onicsExample Sentences Including 'avionics'
By I982 pilots, engineers and avionics experts were beginning to come from a rapidly increasing number of Continental European countries.Hope Has Wings
It is the largest avionics company in Europe and one of the UKs leading suppliers of civil and military electronic systems.Sun, News of the World (2002)
So say the inventors of an avionics system that creates no-fly zones that pilots cannot breach.New Scientist (2003)
The Sea King had very sophisticated avionics , not the least of which was forward.Let Not the Deep
The partnership will establish joint ventures in systems integration and battlefield management, communications systems and avionics.Globe and Mail (2003)
This involves modifying the avionics in aircraft so that the plane would fight any efforts by the pilot to fly into restricted airspace.Globe and Mail (2003)
`Companies with Euro 100 million to Euro 200 million (turnover) in avionics and communications are well regarded by the Pentagon.Times, Sunday Times (2004)
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