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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As ProPublica reported in 2019, the for-profit tax preparation industry has spent millions of dollars lobbying on several issues, including a free electronic tax filing system, over the years.
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The facility did, however, host an electronic dance music event with Zedd in 2017.
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Sophie Williams, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
As ProPublica reported in 2019, the for-profit tax preparation industry has spent millions of dollars lobbying on several issues, including a free electronic tax filing system, over the years.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
The facility did, however, host an electronic dance music event with Zedd in 2017.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Kids might gravitate at first to the toys with the most bells and whistles — like, for example, these cursed electronic stuffies that emit bloodcurdling screams when thrown.
—Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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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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