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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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
The country’s property market has been stuck in a yearslong downturn that’s dented the need for copper plumbing and wiring, while consumer spending has been sluggish, weighing on appetite for finished goods such as electronic appliances.
—Bloomberg, Fortune, 31 Dec. 2025
It should be assumed that all electronic communications and devices are monitored.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Monroe County Sheriff's Office said while this incident involved a request for Bitcoin, there have been previous incidents where scammers who targeted Monroe County residents pretended to be law enforcement officers and demanded payments via gift cards or electronic cash transfer applications.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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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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