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
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electronic devices such as televisions and computers
Sign up for electronic banking.
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Nicol Natale, People.com, 12 July 2025
In their pleas, both brothers admitted to using fraudulent identities, virtual private networks and different electronic devices to avoid fraud detection by the online vendors.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 12 July 2025
What To Know The IRS Free File program is available around the clock, offering guided, secure federal tax preparation and electronic filing at no cost for many Americans.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
His label, Experts Only, has announced a namesake electronic dance music festival set for September 20–21 on Randall’s Island—the former home of Electric Zoo, which was canceled in 2023 following logistical failures and multiple lawsuits.
—Alexandra York, Forbes.com, 11 July 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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