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electronic


elec·tron·ic

adj \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik\

Definition of ELECTRONIC

1
: of or relating to electrons
2
a : of, relating to, or utilizing devices constructed or working by the methods or principles of electronics <electronic fuel injection> b : implemented on or by means of a computer : involving a computer <electronic banking>
3
a : generating musical tones by electronic means <an electronic organ> b : of, relating to, or being music that consists of sounds electronically generated or modified
4
: of, relating to, or being a medium (as television) by which information is transmitted electronically <electronic journalism>
elec·tron·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of ELECTRONIC

  1. electronic devices such as televisions and computers
  2. Sign up for electronic banking.

First Known Use of ELECTRONIC

1902

Other Electrical Engineering Terms

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