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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CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Additionally, electronic screening from the metal surface greatly altered images of vibrations that moved perpendicular to the surface.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
That is to say, ESG considerations are important means to an end, not an end of themselves no matter what the loudest voices on electronic and social media might say.
—Robert Profusek, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
If implemented well, Semmann said electronic shelf labels can improve the shopping experience by freeing up staff to focus on customer-facing tasks.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for electronic
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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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