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.
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On Wednesday, Trump signed an executive order exempting foreign car and parts imports from additional levies, following the rollback of tariffs on a range of electronic products, including smartphones and computers, earlier this month.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
For his part, Paco Amoroso explored bold sonic textures in his brooding 2021 album Saeta, further pushing the boundaries of Argentinian trap and electronic music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Those letters, the spokesperson said, are to be included in the inmate’s electronic health record.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
After performing their 1998 album in full across Europe and South America, the French electronic duo will kick off a run of U.S. and Canadian shows on September 21 at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, where they’ll be joined by a full orchestra.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
For his part, Paco Amoroso explored bold sonic textures in his brooding 2021 album Saeta, further pushing the boundaries of Argentinian trap and electronic music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Those letters, the spokesperson said, are to be included in the inmate’s electronic health record.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
After performing their 1998 album in full across Europe and South America, the French electronic duo will kick off a run of U.S. and Canadian shows on September 21 at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, where they’ll be joined by a full orchestra.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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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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