electronic
adjective
elec·tron·ic
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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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Other Words from electronic
electronically
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Examples of electronic in a Sentence
electronic devices such as televisions and computers
Sign up for electronic banking.
Recent Examples on the Web
Police found multiple gloves, a mask, duct tape, a firearm and an electronic stun gun in Railey's possession at the time of that offense. — Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati.com, "Mt. Airy man previously convicted of abducting a child is charged with rape," 5 Sep. 2019 None had ever smoked any kind of cigarette — regular or electronic. — Erika Edwards, NBC News, "Vaping for the first time can damage blood vessels," 20 Aug. 2019 Cartridge E-cigarette 2019 Plastic filter Introduced in 2003, these devices, often littered, are considered both electronic and hazardous waste . — National Geographic, "Cigarette butts are toxic plastic pollution. Should they be banned?," 9 Aug. 2019 On Friday at Alga Norte Community Park, 6565 Alicante Road, Gene Evaro Jr. mixes soul, folk, electronic and funk with the dexterity of Earth, Wind & Fire and retro fashions of Sly & The Family Stone. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Local American Association of University Women installs officers," 5 Aug. 2019 Elsewhere, the electronic, products and solutions division saw a fall in profits impacted by foreign exchange, while financial services recorded higher revenue and operating income. — Gavin J. Blair, The Hollywood Reporter, "Sony Pictures Swings to Quarterly Profit of $3.7 Million," 30 July 2019 Each runner carries a chip across electronic checkpoints placed along the course. — The Economist, "Why the Mexico City marathon attracts so many cheats," 24 Aug. 2019 Scratch’ Perry,) have become a staple act on the electronic soul scene. — Ben Flanagan | [email protected], al, "What you need to know about this weekend’s Druid City Music Festival featuring Big Boi, Blackberry Smoke," 22 Aug. 2019 The new satellites also feature encrypted channels using sophisticated anti-jamming technology intended to keep the satellites operational under electronic attack. — William Harwood, CBS News, "Rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit for U.S. Air Force," 22 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'electronic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for electronic
electronic
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of electronic
: 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
See the full definition for electronic in the English Language Learners Dictionary
electronic
adjective
elec·tron·ic
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Kids Definition of electronic
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: relating to or using the principles of electronics
an electronic device
2
: operating by means of or using a computer
electronic banking
electronic
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elec·tron·ic
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Medical Definition of electronic
: of or relating to electrons or electronics
Other Words from electronic
electronically
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