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electronic
adjective elec·tron·ic \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik\
: operating through the use of many small electrical parts (such as microchips and transistors)
: produced by the use of electronic equipment
: operating by means of a computer : involving a computer or a computer system
Full Definition of ELECTRONIC
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: of or relating to electrons
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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
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: of, relating to, or being a medium (as television) by which information is transmitted electronically <electronic journalism>
— elec·tron·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ELECTRONIC
1902
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Rhymes with ELECTRONIC
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ELECTRONICALLY Defined for Kids
electronic
adjective elec·tron·ic \i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik\
Definition of ELECTRONIC for Kids
1
: relating to or using the principles of electronics <an electronic device>
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: operating by means of or using a computer <electronic banking>
— elec·tron·i·cal·ly adverb
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electronic
adjective elec·tron·ic \i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik\
Medical Definition of ELECTRONIC
: of or relating to electrons or electronics
—elec·tron·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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