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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For example, an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, which involves the use of electromagnetic radiation to damage electronic devices and power sources.
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Siegel also was ordered to serve 60 days of community service, submit to 120 days of electronic alcohol monitoring and attend a Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program and Victim Impact Panel classes.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Investigators retrieved electronic systems, two bilge pumps and an engine fuel filter from the boat to aid in their continuing probe.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
In June, Ukraine’s 30th Marine Corps reported that Russian units have launched daily assaults on the islands and along the west bank, using support from drones and electronic warfare.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Siegel also was ordered to serve 60 days of community service, submit to 120 days of electronic alcohol monitoring and attend a Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program and Victim Impact Panel classes.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2025
Investigators retrieved electronic systems, two bilge pumps and an engine fuel filter from the boat to aid in their continuing probe.
—Ethan Wolin
updated July 23, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2025
In June, Ukraine’s 30th Marine Corps reported that Russian units have launched daily assaults on the islands and along the west bank, using support from drones and electronic warfare.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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