electronic

adjective

elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik 

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 (such as television) by which information is transmitted electronically

electronic journalism

electronically

i-ˌlek-ˈträ-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of electronic in a Sentence

electronic devices such as televisions and computers

Sign up for electronic banking.

Recent Examples on the Web

As people became more and more fixated on their electronic devices, the ability to look someone in the eye and converse withered. —Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024

To help him, he was fitted with a cochlear implant, a small electronic device designed to provide a sense of sound. —Ronnie Li, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024

The United States Supreme Court rejected an appeal on Monday that challenged the state’s electronic voting machines. —Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024

Reading the Idaho Statesman on an electronic device is about to become more interactive. —Chadd Cripe, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2024

Gerlach and Sister Francis Therese had sued Olson a month earlier, alleging that the bishop defamed Gerlach, invaded their privacy and stole personal electronic devices during his investigation into reports of Gerlach’s transgressions. —Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2024

Your electronic return must be e-filed by 11:59 p.m. April 15. —The Arizona Republic, 13 Apr. 2024

Researchers used data from electronic health records as well as participant surveys to determine whether people vaped, used tobacco in any form, or drank alcohol. —Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 12 Apr. 2024

Police also seized several electronic devices from the premises; however, the contents of these devices remain unconfirmed, Fox 26 reports. —Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing electronic

• electronic cigarette
• electronic collar
• electronic countermeasure
• electronic funds transfer
• electronic mail
• electronic publishing
• electronic surveillance
• inter-electronic
• pre-electronic

Kids Definition

electronic

adjective

elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik 

1

: of or relating to electrons

2

: of, relating to, or using devices constructed or working by principles of electronics

3

a

: producing music by electronic means

an electronic organ

b

: of, relating to, or being music produced electronically

4

: of, relating to, or being a medium (as television) by which information is transmitted electronically

electronic journalism

electronically

-ˈträn-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

electronic

adjective

elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik 

: of or relating to electrons or electronics

electronically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb