An electronic device has transistors or silicon chips which control and change the electric current passing through the device.
...expensive electronic equipment.
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
An electronic process or activity involves the use of electronic devices.
...electronic surveillance.
...electronic music.
electronicallyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
Data is transmitted electronically.
...an electronically controlled dishwasher.
electronic in British English
(ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk, ˌiːlɛk-)
adjective
1.
of, concerned with, using, or operated by devices in which electrons are conducted through a semiconductor, free space, or gas
2.
of or concerned with electronics
3.
of or concerned with electrons or an electron
an electronic energy level in a molecule
4.
involving or concerned with the representation, storage, or transmission of information by electronic systems
electronic mail
electronic shopping
▶ USAGE Electronic is used to refer to equipment, such as television sets, computers, etc, in whichthe current is controlled by transistors, valves, and similar components and alsoto the components themselves. Electrical is used in a more general sense, often to refer to the use of electricity as a wholeas opposed to other forms of energy: electrical engineering; an electrical appliance. Electric, in many cases used interchangeably with electrical, is often restricted to the description of particular devices or to concepts relatingto the flow of current: electric fire; electric charge
Derived forms
electronically (elecˈtronically)
adverb
electronic in American English
(ˌilɛkˈtrɑnɪk; iˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk; ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪk; also ˌ ɛlɛkˈtrɑnɪk)
adjective
1.
of or having to do with electrons
2.
operating, produced, or done by the action of electrons or other carriers in semiconductors, vacuum tubes, etc.
3.
carried on by or making use of electronic equipment
electronic banking, electronic journalism
Derived forms
electronically (eˌlecˈtronically)
adverb
Examples of 'electronic' in a sentence
electronic
They also want studies into the possible dangers from using electronic nicotine devices.
The Sun (2016)
They harness the energy and urgency of electronic music while largely doing away with emotion and invention.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
You can't use any electronic devices to see how fast it is.
The Sun (2016)
The nightclubs were all totally different to ours, playing early electronic music.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We caught up with them to find out more about the forthcoming show and why London has such a far-reaching influence in electronic music.
The Sun (2016)
It has no side airbags and no electronic stability control system.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
German companies that make machinery and electronic equipment.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But it was only a dummy run to test the electronic voting devices.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Fire safety officials warned against using the wrong chargers for electronic equipment.
The Sun (2014)
Everything from electric equipment to electronic products and components.
Al Ries and Laura Ries THE 22 IMMUTABLE LAWS OF BRANDING (2002)
Divers have recovered electronic equipment from the vessel that could provide data about why it sank.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
But legal experts are predicting he will serve less than a year before being freed on an electronic tag.
The Sun (2011)
Now we will have to prove that our electronic devices will charge up before we are allowed on flights.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
What advice would you give to young producers of electronic music these days in what is a very crowded scene?
The Sun (2014)
Airlines appear to be giving up on the battle to make passengers switch off their electronic devices during takeoff and landing.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We have a new technology in electronic mail, mobile phones and texting.
The Sun (2009)
His room is heavy with expensive electronic kit - but not a lot of books.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Electronic mail Messages can be sent from one person to another via their computer terminals.
Torrington, Derek Personnel Management: A New Approach (1991)
But no: this is solid electronic music.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
You've turned off your electronic devices.
Christianity Today (2000)
The car's electronic stability control is used to subtly brake individual wheels and counter any drifting effect.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I wanted to use my success to bring them electronic music that they might not usually buy.
The Sun (2011)
This is an electronic control unit for electrical devices around the cabin, including the electric windows and central locking.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Electronic tuning can nowadays be done by plugging in a laptop to the vehicle diagnostic port and uploading different settings to the engine's electronic control unit.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The telephone, fax machine, and electronic mail are the most obvious current examples of this "information revolution.
Appelbaum, Richard P. Sociology (1995)
No need to slow down: the four-wheel drive and electronic stability control will keep the car on the straight and narrow.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Nonetheless, I recently downloaded a free electronic copy of the book.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
In other languages
electronic
British English: electronic /ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪk; ˌiːlɛk-/ ADJECTIVE
An electronic device has transistors and silicon chips which control and change the electric current passing through it.
...expensive electronic equipment.
American English: electronic
Arabic: إلِكْترونيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: eletrônico
Chinese: 电子的
Croatian: elektronički
Czech: elektronický
Danish: elektronisk
Dutch: elektronisch
European Spanish: electrónico
Finnish: elektroninen
French: électronique
German: elektronisch
Greek: ηλεκτρονικός
Italian: elettronico
Japanese: 電子の
Korean: 전자의
Norwegian: elektronisk
Polish: elektroniczny
European Portuguese: eletrónico
Romanian: electronic
Russian: электронный
Latin American Spanish: electrónico relativo a la electrónica
Swedish: elektronisk
Thai: เกี่ยวกับระบบอิเล็กทรอนิกส์
Turkish: elektronik
Ukrainian: електронний
Vietnamese: điện tử
All related terms of 'electronic'
electronic age
→ the electronic age
electronic book
An electronic book is the same as an e-book .
electronic game
any of various small handheld computerized games, usually battery-operated , having a small screen on which graphics are displayed and buttons to operate the game
electronic ink
a material consisting of microscopic cells that can be turned from white to black and vice versa with the application of a small electric charge allowing electronically stored text to appear on a paper-like substance
electronic mail
Electronic mail is the same as → email .
electronic tag
a piece or strip of paper, plastic , leather , etc, for attaching to something by one end as a mark or label
electronic banking
the transfer of money between financial institutions through an exchange of electronic signals over a network
electronic brain
an electronic computer
electronic crime
any criminal activity involving the use of computers, as the illegal transfer of funds from one account to another or the stealing , changing, or erasing of data in an electronic database
electronic device
A device is an object that has been invented for a particular purpose, for example for recording or measuring something.
electronic editing
editing of a sound or vision tape recording by electronic rerecording rather than by physical cutting
electronic flash
an electronic device for producing a very bright flash of light by means of an electric discharge in a gas-filled tube
electronic mailbox
a device used to store electronic mail
electronic music
a form of music consisting of sounds produced by oscillating electric currents either controlled from an instrument panel or keyboard or prerecorded on magnetic tape
electronic office
integrated computer systems designed to handle office work
electronic organ
an electrophonic instrument played by means of a keyboard , in which sounds are produced and amplified by any of various electronic or electrical means
electronic receipt
An electronic receipt is one created in a computerized cash register , or by an online retailer. It will usually show the date and time, how payment is made, and other details of the sale .
electronic sport
→ the full form of esport
electronic tagging
Electronic tagging is a system in which a criminal or suspected criminal has an electronic device attached to them which enables the police to know if they leave a particular area.
electronic warfare
the military use of electronics to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use and to protect friendly use of electromagnetic radiation equipment
electronic cigarette
An electronic cigarette is a device shaped like a cigarette, containing a nicotine liquid which is breathed in as steam rather than smoke .
electronic engineer
a person who is qualified or expert in electronic engineering
electronic engineering
the branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity
electronic footprint
data that identifies a computer that has connected to a particular website
electronic graphics
(on television) the production of graphic designs and text by electronic means
electronic ignition
any system that uses an electronic circuit to supply the voltage to the sparking plugs of an internal-combustion engine
electronic keyboard
a typewriter keyboard used to operate an electronic device such as a computer, word processor , etc
electronic organizer
a diary that stores personal records , appointments , notes, etc
electronic publishing
Electronic publishing is the publishing of documents in a form that can be read on a computer, for example as a CD-ROM .
electronic signature
electronic proof of a person's identity
electronic typewriter
a keyboard machine for writing electromechanically in characters resembling print
the electronic age
the electronic age began when electronic equipment, including computers came into use
electronic configuration
the arrangement of electrons in the orbitals of an atom or molecule
electronic countermeasures
(in electronic warfare ) actions intended to interfere with an enemy's use of electromagnetic radiation equipment
electronic intelligence
See elint
electronic surveillance
the use of such electronic devices as television monitors , video cameras , etc, to prevent burglary , shop lifting , break-ins , etc
electronic file cabinet
a device, controlled by software , for the storage and retrieval of information
electronic check conversion
Electronic check conversion is the act of processing a paper check as an electronic transaction .
electronic data processing
the processing of data by an electronic device such as a computer
electronic funds transfer
a transaction made using electronic banking
electronic news gathering
the collecting of a television news story using electronic equipment, such as a portable video camera , rather than a traditional film camera
electronic point of sale
a computerized system for recording sales in retail shops, using a laser scanner at the cash till to read bar codes on the packages of the items sold
electronic programme guide
an on-screen guide that enables viewers of digital television to select programmes using a handheld device
electronic funds transfer system
a system which allows funds to be transferred using electronic banking
electronic transfer of funds
the transfer of money from one bank or building-society account to another by means of a computer link using the telephone network
digital wallet
an application or device which enables the user to make payments electronically. Typically other functions such as age and identity verification are also provided
electronic flight information systems
(in an aircraft) the computer-operated visual displays on the flight deck , showing information about the aircraft's state and performance in flight
electronic stability control system
An electronic stability control system is an electronic system designed to stop a driver from losing control of steering by engaging the brakes or reducing or increasing power to individual wheels .
BBS
be back soon
Bohr magneton
a unit of magnetic moment equal to eh /4π m where e and m are the charge and mass of an electron and h is the Planck constant . It has the value 9.274 096 × 10 –24 joule per tesla