adjective
electronic
Using components that control electric currents to process or transmit information.
An electronic sensor sends temperature readings to the control panel.
Etymology
Electronic is built on electron, the name of the charged particle. It describes systems that use the controlled movement of charge to perform functions such as handling information.
More examples
- She plays an electronic keyboard through headphones.
- The electronic lock opens when you enter the correct code.
- We send electronic messages instead of mailing paper copies.
Forms
electronic
electronics noun — The science and technology of electronic circuits.
electronically adverb — By means of electronic devices or systems.
Similar words
- digital
- Specifically represents information as discrete values, often binary digits.
- computerized
- Specifically uses computers to process or manage information.