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electronically

American  
[i-lek-trah-nik-uh-lee, uh-lek-, ee-lek-, -nik-lee] / ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑ nɪk ə li, əˌlɛk-, ˌi lɛk-, -nɪk li /

adverb

  1. using electronic technology.


Example Sentences

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Under the new rules, results from polling stations are to be transmitted electronically in real time.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

There is no system for them to cast ballots at embassies, by mail or electronically.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The vast majority of tax returns are filed electronically and processing inside the IRS is mostly automated, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

If you file an accurate return electronically and choose direct deposit, the IRS says you should generally get your refund within 21 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

So the hand- drawn plans are sent electronically to China, where they are converted into digital designs, which then are e-mailed back to the Japanese building firm, which turns them into manufacturing blueprints.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman