circuitry
SUR-kiht-ree
Circuitry (noun) means the network of electrical circuits inside a device, or the design of such a system. Example: “The technician replaced the damaged circuitry in the amplifier.”
noun
1
The network of electrical circuits inside a device, or the design of such a system.
"The technician replaced the damaged circuitry in the amplifier."
"Modern phones pack complex circuitry into a tiny space."
2
The neural connections and pathways of the brain, used figuratively.
"Scientists are mapping the brain's reward circuitry."
How to use circuitry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe wiring and components inside an electronic device, or a figurative term for the brain's wiring.
Common pairings
electronic circuitry
neural circuitry
internal circuitry
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Etymology
Formed from "circuit" plus the suffix "-ry", meaning a system or collection of circuits.
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What does “circuitry” mean?
The word “circuitry” means the network of electrical circuits inside a device, or the design of such a system. In plain terms, the wiring and components inside an electronic device, or a figurative term for the brain's wiring.
How do you pronounce “circuitry”?
“Circuitry” is pronounced SUR-kiht-ree (/ˈsɝkətɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “circuitry” in a sentence?
Here is “circuitry” used in a sentence: “The technician replaced the damaged circuitry in the amplifier.”
What part of speech is “circuitry”?
“Circuitry” is a noun.
How many meanings does “circuitry” have?
“Circuitry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the network of electrical circuits inside a device, or the design of such a system.
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