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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Trump announced tariff exemptions for smartphones, computers and other electronic imports on April 11.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Disco introduced significant use of synthesizers, electronic pianos and orchestral instruments, such as brassy horns and silky strings, and often featured repetitive lyrics.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The Maine School Boards Association said a statewide mandate is unnecessary because many schools already have policies limiting student electronic device use in the classroom.
—Chris Wade | The Center Square Contributor, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
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Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Trump announced tariff exemptions for smartphones, computers and other electronic imports on April 11.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Disco introduced significant use of synthesizers, electronic pianos and orchestral instruments, such as brassy horns and silky strings, and often featured repetitive lyrics.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The Maine School Boards Association said a statewide mandate is unnecessary because many schools already have policies limiting student electronic device use in the classroom.
—Chris Wade | The Center Square Contributor, The Washington Examiner, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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