cir|cuit|ry

cir|cuit|ry
cir|cuit|ry «SUR kuh tree», noun, plural -ries.
1. the science of electrical or electronic circuits: »

Advances in circuitry…are providing faster, more efficient, and more compact computer packages (Vin Zeluff).

2. the wiring, tubes, transistors, printed elements, or other electronic components comprising a circuit: »

The complete operation is controlled within the circuitry of the machine (Wall Street Journal).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • closed-cir|cuit — «KLOHZD SUR kiht», adjective. denoting or having to do with television or radio transmitted by wire or cable, and not broadcast over the air, but to a certain limited audience, for example in a chain of theaters or a group of classrooms: »Guests… …   Useful english dictionary

  • mi|cro|cir|cuit|ry — «MY kroh SUR kuh tree», noun. 1. the study of microcircuits. 2. the components of a microcircuit; integrated circuitry. 3. microscopic circuits: »Ganglion cells, however, fall into certain classes, indicating considerable order in the… …   Useful english dictionary

  • mi|cro|cir|cuit — «MY kroh SUR kiht», noun. a highly miniaturized electronic circuit, usually formed of micromodules; integrated circuit: »Microcircuits…are replacing miniaturized circuits just as transistors replaced vacuum tubes (Scientific American) …   Useful english dictionary

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  • short-cir|cuit — short circuit, a side circuit of electricity that is formed when insulation wears off a wire or wires that touch each other or some connecting conductor, so that the main circuit is by passed. A short circuit usually blows a fuse and may cause a… …   Useful english dictionary

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