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elec·​tron·​ic | \ i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik How to pronounce electronic (audio) \

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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electronically \ i-​ˌlek-​ˈträ-​ni-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce electronically (audio) \ adverb

Examples of electronic in a Sentence

electronic devices such as televisions and computers Sign up for electronic banking.
Recent Examples on the Web These foraging round-trips can cover 500 kilometers or more, electronic tags attached to the birds have shown. — Eli Kintisch, Science | AAAS, "Why did nearly a million king penguins vanish without a trace?," 19 Mar. 2020 In Hong Kong, health authorities are issuing electronic wristbands to returning travelers to monitor their period of self-quarantine. — Rob Crilly, Washington Examiner, "'It's a war': Trump says Americans must 'sacrifice together' to achieve 'total victory' over coronavirus," 18 Mar. 2020 And Hong Kong widened the use of electronic wristbands that monitor people under self-quarantine. — Tim Sullivan, Anchorage Daily News, "Trump invokes emergency authority; Big 3 automakers closing," 18 Mar. 2020 There's simply no way to dial back the electronic safety aids. — David Beard, Car and Driver, "Tested: 2020 Lincoln Aviator Reserve Wants Us To Grow Up," 18 Mar. 2020 That same day, Miami’s blowout electronic music event the Ultra Music Festival was axed as well. — Jeremy Hallock, Dallas News, "Coachella to be postponed due to coronavirus concerns," 10 Mar. 2020 Ragland was an absolute champion for electronic music, founding a host of labels while releasing his own tunes and remixes. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Jamie Jones Remixes Nina Kraviz's Parris Mitchell Collab 'Feel My Butterfly': Exclusive," 19 Feb. 2020 Expect some folk music from The Avett Brothers, a little bit of classic rock from Cake, country music from Kane Brown and electronic music from Marshmello. — Briana Rice, Cincinnati.com, "Bunbury Music Festival 2020 lineup includes a lot of rock, electronic and alternative music," 30 Jan. 2020 Among his instrument’s leading influencers, Giuliana performs a novel alchemy, blending jazz’s time-feel with a bleeding-edge vocabulary and the abrupt phrasing familiar to listeners of hip-hop and electronic music. — oregonlive, "29 February concerts to love for Portland’s best live music," 28 Jan. 2020

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First Known Use of electronic

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electronic was in 1902

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23 Mar 2020

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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 1 Apr. 2020.

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More Definitions for electronic

electronic

adjective
How to pronounce electronic (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of electronic

: 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

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electronic

adjective
elec·​tron·​ic | \ i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik How to pronounce electronic (audio) \

Kids Definition of electronic

1 : relating to or using the principles of electronics an electronic device
2 : operating by means of or using a computer electronic banking

Other Words from electronic

electronically adverb

electronic

adjective
elec·​tron·​ic | \ i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik How to pronounce electronic (audio) \

Medical Definition of electronic

: of or relating to electrons or electronics

Other Words from electronic

electronically \ -​i-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce electronically (audio) \ adverb

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