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
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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
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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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