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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Fox News 13 in Seattle reported that the Grant County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the blaze broke out in a small area near the venue during the last song by the electronic duo from nearby Bellingham comprised of Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 July 2024
Investigators are reportedly following some electronic leads, while the victim was also told to report the scam to her bank and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2024
Crazy Frog previously released a cover of ‘Axel F’, the original 1984 movie’s electronic theme song by German musician Harold Faltermeyer, which reached the top of the charts across most of Europe in 2005.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 July 2024
Post-panel discussion, VIV Arts sent me a link to a viewing room showing the trippy video, accompanied by an electronic soundtrack.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 July 2024
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 July 2024
Investigators are reportedly following some electronic leads, while the victim was also told to report the scam to her bank and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2024
Crazy Frog previously released a cover of ‘Axel F’, the original 1984 movie’s electronic theme song by German musician Harold Faltermeyer, which reached the top of the charts across most of Europe in 2005.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 July 2024
Post-panel discussion, VIV Arts sent me a link to a viewing room showing the trippy video, accompanied by an electronic soundtrack.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 July 2024
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“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 15 Jul. 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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