electronic

adjective elec·tron·ic \ i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik \

|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Examples: electronic in a Sentence

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 (such as television) by which information is transmitted electronically

electronic journalism

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electronically

play \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Examples of electronic in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of electronic from the Web

Financial transactions have been one of the trickiest parts of intelligence operations because electronic payment networks and checks are generally off-limits to undercover spies.

— BostonGlobe.com, "How Russian spies hid behind bitcoin in hacking campaign," 14 July 2018
MADISON - Conservative and government transparency advocates asked Wisconsin appeals court judges to reject a state lawmaker's argument that he is not required to provide records in an electronic format.

— molly beck, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Groups ask judges to tell Wisconsin lawmaker to provide electronic copies of public records," 13 July 2018
Other work on the Atlantic Avenue interchange will include: — Widening the northbound entrance ramp from Atlantic Avenue. — Adding guardrails, signs, lights, pavement markings and electronic display signs for safety.

— marci shatzman, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Turbo lane expected to ease tie-ups at I-95 and Atlantic Avenue," 13 July 2018
There’s even a sleeping dragon, and visitors can help wake it up by completing an electronic puzzle.

— helena oliviero, ajc, "Listen: ‘The Amazing Castle’ now at The Children’s Museum of Atlanta," 12 July 2018
Play Passes are the electronic cards that are used to activate the machines for play.

— elissa robinson, Detroit Free Press, "Chuck E. Cheese offers 'pay your age' day: What to know," 13 July 2018
Like the other parents who had just been released, Antonio Gonzalez wore an electronic GPS monitoring device around one of his ankles.

— pamela ren larson, azcentral, "Trump administration issues new asylum rules aimed at families arriving at border," 13 July 2018
The 2017 submission, dated Aug. 15, 2016, contains the electronic signature of McCarter, a board president and a board secretary.

— zak koeske, Daily Southtown, "For years, there's been no financial oversight at the Calumet Park library. Now the state is getting involved.," 13 July 2018
One number has Todd wearing his electronic drum suit.

— sheryl devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Zion concert is part of New Odyssey's final year of concerts," 12 July 2018

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First Known Use of electronic

1902

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Other Electrical Engineering Terms

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ELECTRONIC Defined for English Language Learners

electronic

adjective

Definition of electronic for English Language Learners

: operating through the use of many small electrical parts (such as microchips and transistors)
: produced by the use of electronic equipment
: operating by means of a computer : involving a computer or a computer system