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

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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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

The sentencing will now be at 1 p.m. Sept. 19 in Versailles, according to Missouri’s electronic court database.

— laura bauer, kansascity, "After judge reschedules, Brandon Ellingson’s dad will be there when trooper sentenced," 29 Aug. 2017
Family Dental Care at 6075 Cleveland Circle, received approvals to install electronic message signs.

— karen caffarini, Post-Tribune, "Used car lot wins initial OK in Merrillville," 25 Aug. 2017
Scrap electronic components, including a large number of computer processor chips, circuit boards and other computer items, were stolen.

— michelle mullins, Naperville Sun, "Naperville News Digest," 25 Aug. 2017
Who knows, perhaps this protest can serve as a reminder that, at least until electronic strike zone technology improves, the umps are an integral part of the game.

— emma span, SI.com, "MLB Umpires' Protest Against Verbal Attacks Unlikely to Garner Much Sympathy," 20 Aug. 2017
In addition to computer fraud, the indictment lists five other charges, including attempting to intercept electronic communications and trying to access a computer without authorization.

— ivan moreno, The Seattle Times, "British cybersecurity expert pleads not guilty to US charges," 14 Aug. 2017
International observers have widely applauded the electoral commission’s conduct, noting that the results were based on paper documents that were verified at polling stations, not on the electronic transmission of the votes.

— kimiko de freytas-tamura, New York Times, "President Uhuru Kenyatta Is Declared Victor of Kenyan Election," 11 Aug. 2017
The league also consulted with medical experts, as well as examined all available evidence, including photographic and digital evidence, thousands of text messages and other records of electronic communications.

— sam farmer, sandiegouniontribune.com, "NFL suspends Cowboys' Elliott for six games," 11 Aug. 2017
If the FDA follows through -- something far from certain -- the shift could prompt some to quit or, at least, switch to relatively safer products like electronic cigarettes or vaping.

— taylor cromwell, Bloomberg.com, "Smokers Could Turn to Vaping If FDA Regulates Nicotine," 7 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of electronic

1902

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ELECTRONIC Defined for English Language Learners

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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

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

Definition of electronic for Students

1 :relating to or using the principles of electronics

an electronic device

2 :operating by means of or using a computer

electronic banking

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electronically

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adjective elec·tron·ic \ i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik \

medical Definition of electronic

:of or relating to electrons or electronics

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