Definition of "avionics" []

• The science and technology of electronics and the development of electronic devices as applied to aeronautics and astronautics: Avionics has become even more important with the development of the space program. (noun)
• The electronic systems, equipment, and other devices so developed: The avionics on this spacecraft represent a new generation of sophistication. (noun)

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• "Good luck in the Navy, the Army was very good to me for 27 years, avionics is a very good field."
• "GE is pursuing similar joint ventures in avionics, rail locomotives and "clean coal" technology."
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