electronic

adjective

elec·tron·ic | \ i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik

Definition of electronic

1 : of or relating to electrons

2a : 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

3a : 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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electronic devices such as televisions and computers Sign up for electronic banking.

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers oversees development of a wide range of electrical and electronic standards. — Peter Bright, Ars Technica, "Wi-Fi branding to get a lot simpler with upcoming “Wi-Fi 6”," 3 Oct. 2018 If your car has an electronic oil-change indicator on the instrument cluster, don't exceed its warning. — Paul Weissler, Popular Mechanics, "How to Pick the Right Motor Oil for Your Car," 14 Feb. 2019 Democrats argue that electronic sensors and patrols are a more effective answer for additional border security. — Will Weissert, The Seattle Times, "El Paso bristles at Trump’s claim that wall made city safe," 11 Feb. 2019 Perhaps the most crucial part of a producer's setup, the DAW is an electronic device or application software designed to compose, record, edit, and mix audio. — Popular Mechanics, "Learn How to Produce Pro-Level Music for Under $30," 31 Jan. 2019 Gold for April delivery was up 0.8% at $1,325 a troy ounce in electronic trading late Wednesday afternoon in New York. — Ira Iosebashvili, WSJ, "Gold Price Hits Seven-Month High," 30 Jan. 2019 Same with your laptop, TV, stereo, game console, and any other electronic device. — Barbara Eldredge, Curbed, "How to save on utility bills," 25 Jan. 2019 Releasing immigrants under community supervision or electronic monitoring costs about $4.50 per day. — Alexia Fernández Campbell, Vox, "Trump’s tent cities are an enormous waste of money. There are better options.," 2 Nov. 2018 She also was sentenced to mandatory mental health treatment, and will be on electronic home monitoring for two months. — Nicole Darrah, Fox News, "Day care owner who tried to hang toddler from noose gets probation," 17 July 2018

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