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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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
During the hearing, Lunn’s attorney said his client has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and requested that he be placed on electronic monitoring, referencing an earlier order by a Baltimore County judge, FOX 45 reported.
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A lot of his concern comes from the use of electronic devices on the road.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
During the hearing, Lunn’s attorney said his client has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and requested that he be placed on electronic monitoring, referencing an earlier order by a Baltimore County judge, FOX 45 reported.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
A lot of his concern comes from the use of electronic devices on the road.
—Kirsten Acuna, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The Ford, which carries four squadrons of F/A-18 attack fighter jets and electronic warfare aircraft, is capable of a significant aerial bombing campaign.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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