Definition of Avionics

1. Noun. Science and technology of electronic systems and devices for aeronautics and astronautics. "Avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program"

Generic synonyms: Aeronautics, Astronautics
Derivative terms: Avionic

Definition of Avionics

1. Noun. The science and technology of the development and use of electrical and electronic devices in aviation. ¹

2. Noun. The devices used in avionics. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Avionics

1. the science of electronics applied to aviation [n] : AVIONIC [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Avionics

avifaunas
avifaunistic
aviform
avigator
avigators
avignon berry
avihepadnavirus
avihepadnaviruses
avile
aviled
aviles
aviling
avine
avion
avionic
avionics (current term)
avions
aviophobe
aviophobes
aviophobia
avipoxvirus
aviptadil
avirulence
avirulent
avis
avise
avised
aviseful
avisely

Literary usage of Avionics

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Decadal Survey of Civil Aeronautics: Foundation for the Future by National Research Council (U.S.). (2006)
"D12 Smaller, lighter, and less expensive avionics Today's commercial and military aircraft have benefited from a modest size, weight, and cost savings as a ..."

2. A Look at Tomorrow's Tactical Air Forces by Lane Pierrot, Jo A. Vines, Shaun Black (1997)
"avionics. CBO estimated the $53 billion production costs of JSF avionics (for ... Using a database of between 20 to 45 avionics systems depending on the ..."

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