soundcard
nounUK /ˈsaʊndkɑːd/
US /ˈsaʊndkɑːrd/
A soundcard is a part inside a computer that makes sounds come out.
My new soundcard makes the music sound much clearer.
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2. A circuit board that processes digital audio signals for playback or recording.
The technician replaced the faulty soundcard to fix the crackling audio.
3. An expansion card providing audio input and output ports for a computer.
This soundcard has separate jacks for a microphone and headphones.
4. A hardware component used by gamers for high-quality positional audio.
He upgraded his soundcard to get better surround sound in games.