electronic

adjective

elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträ-nik How to pronounce electronic (audio)
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
electronically adverb

Examples of electronic in a Sentence

electronic devices such as televisions and computers Sign up for electronic banking.
Recent Examples on the Web Blending industrial metal with electronic music, KMFDM is a hard-working outfit that tours frequently and churns out new albums prodigiously. David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024 Using electronic keyboards, synths, and merging them with the wind instruments common in corridos, Nuñez plans to make timeless music. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2024 Amazon and several other retailers are the target of an ongoing investigation by the Federal Communications Commission for selling wireless signal jammers and other unlawful electronic devices. Chris Morris, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024 This combines hardware and software so that the powertrain and all the dynamic functionality—braking and stability and traction control systems—are governed by one electronic brain rather than multiple sub-processors. Jason Barlow, WIRED, 21 Mar. 2024 Pulse oximeters are electronic devices that clamp onto a patient’s finger to estimate their blood oxygen levels and pulse rate. Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024 Finally, new releases from electronic music producer Four Tet (Three at No. 25 via Text), teenage Manchester rapper Nemzzz (Do Not Disturb at No. 31 via Nemzzz), and Hastings, England punk outfit Kid Kapichi (There Goes The Neighbourhood at No. 36 via Spinefarm) are on track for top 40 debuts. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 19 Mar. 2024 The agency’s electronic music roster consists of clients Rüfüs Du Sol, David Guetta, the Chainsmokers, Afterlife, Anyma, Amelie Lens, Alesso, and Sara Landry, among many others. Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024 While working on The Goldbergs, Munck also started a career as a music producer, making electronic music under the alias SADWORLDBEATS and NoxiK. 06 of 06 Reed Alexander After playing Carly’s nemesis, Nevel Papperman, Alexander made a pivot in his career. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of electronic was in 1902

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Cite this Entry

“Electronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electronic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

electronic

adjective
elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik How to pronounce electronic (audio)
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
electronically adverb

Medical Definition

electronic

adjective
elec·​tron·​ic i-ˌlek-ˈträn-ik How to pronounce electronic (audio)
: of or relating to electrons or electronics
electronically adverb

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