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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Examples of electronic in a Sentence

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

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