electronic

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

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Examples: electronic in a Sentence

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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electronically

play \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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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

Griebel also pledged to establish an electronic tolling system on I-84, I-91 and I-95 within three years.

— sandra gomez-aceves, courant.com, "Oz Griebel Pledges To Establish Tolls, Bring Back Transportation Strategy Board," 8 June 2018
There have been complaints of irregularities in the May 12 balloting in which an electronic voting system was used for the first time.

— Fox News, "The Latest: Iraqi parliament approves manual ballot recount," 6 June 2018
Investigators believe the ride's electronic control system may have been damaged during the storms.

— thomas novelly, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky Kingdom roller coaster reopens after collision investigation," 5 June 2018
They are sometimes called e-cigs, e-hookahs, mods, vape pens, vapes, tank systems, and electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS.

— jill tucker, SFChronicle.com, "As Juul vaping surges among teens, health concerns grow," 27 May 2018
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act calls for an electronic system to track certain prescription drugs in the U.S. That includes serial numbers on packages and the ability to verify legal ownership at any point in the supply chain.

— kim s. nash, WSJ, "Realizing Blockchain’s Security Potential Takes Work, Drug Companies Find," 25 May 2018
The electronic system records about 21.5 million toll trips on average every month, with most of those paid through an EZ Pass transponder linked to a credit card or bank account.

— adam vaccaro, BostonGlobe.com, "1.3 million cars have slipped through Mass. toll gantries," 24 May 2018
Distribution of the powertrain's power and torque to the wheels is handled by the Porsche Traction Management system, one of an array of electronic systems that control the Panamera.

— jonathan m. gitlin, Ars Technica, "Porsche’s Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is a heck of a hybrid," 16 May 2018
Banco de Mexico has zeroed in on five financial institutions whose external connection to the central bank’s electronic payment system was compromised, Lorenza Martinez, the central bank’s head of operations said.

— michelle davis, Bloomberg.com, "Mexico Says Possible Bank Hack Led to Large Cash Withdrawals," 12 May 2018

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First Known Use of electronic

1902

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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ELECTRONIC Defined for English Language Learners

electronic

adjective

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