electronic
adjective
elec·tron·ic
i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik 
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
Examples of electronic in a Sentence
electronic devices such as televisions and computers
Sign up for electronic banking.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hammer is the sponsor of Act 350 of 2020 under which counties that choose to forgo electronic voting machines in favor of paper ballots will be responsible for the cost of the paper ballots and any devices or machines required for the printing and tabulation of paper ballots.
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Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 17 Nov. 2023
Over time, Tiga has become a hero of the electronic realm with smart, consistent releases that hit emotional buttons without ever veering into cheesiness.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
Her rhythm matches the bumping cadence of the electronic dance track playing in the background.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Nov. 2023
Sohmer’s phones and multiple electronic devices were seized in October, according to the release and a police report reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn accuse two men and one woman of sending semiconductors, circuits and dual-use electronic components worth about $10 million, to Russia through front companies based in Brooklyn, New York.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2023
The Super Heavy also was equipped with a more robust electronic steering system to move, or gimbal, engine nozzles as needed to maintain the proper trajectory.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2023
Herndon is perhaps best known for her experimental electronic music, and for an art practice that spans the art world, academia, and the tech industry.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
In 2021, a ransomware attack shut down much of the Scripps Health network, crippling electronic health care record access and forcing bedside workers to return to paper record keeping.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023
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Michael R. Wickline, arkansasonline.com, 17 Nov. 2023
Over time, Tiga has become a hero of the electronic realm with smart, consistent releases that hit emotional buttons without ever veering into cheesiness.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 17 Nov. 2023
Her rhythm matches the bumping cadence of the electronic dance track playing in the background.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Nov. 2023
Sohmer’s phones and multiple electronic devices were seized in October, according to the release and a police report reviewed by PEOPLE.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 Nov. 2023
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn accuse two men and one woman of sending semiconductors, circuits and dual-use electronic components worth about $10 million, to Russia through front companies based in Brooklyn, New York.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2023
The Super Heavy also was equipped with a more robust electronic steering system to move, or gimbal, engine nozzles as needed to maintain the proper trajectory.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2023
Herndon is perhaps best known for her experimental electronic music, and for an art practice that spans the art world, academia, and the tech industry.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
In 2021, a ransomware attack shut down much of the Scripps Health network, crippling electronic health care record access and forcing bedside workers to return to paper record keeping.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing electronic
Dictionary Entries Near electronic
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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2023.
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electronic
adjective
elec·tron·ic
i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik
1
: of or relating to electrons
2
: of, relating to, or using devices constructed or working by principles of electronics
3
a
: producing music by electronic means
an electronic organ
b
: of, relating to, or being music produced electronically
4
: of, relating to, or being a medium (as television) by which information is transmitted electronically
electronic journalism
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