# electronically

/ˌɪˌɫɛkˈtɹɑnɪkəˌɫi/ (US) · /ˌɛlɪktɹˈɒnɪkli/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/electronically
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

by using a computer, a smartphone, or another digital device. You use this when you send information or pay for things over the internet instead of using paper.

For teachers: by means of electronic equipment, particularly computers or digital systems. Refers to the transmission, storage, or processing of data in a digital format.

## Examples

- You can submit your application electronically.
- Most modern banks allow customers to transfer funds electronically using a mobile app or a secure website.
- While physical archives remain important for historical preservation, most contemporary government records are now generated and stored electronically to facilitate rapid retrieval and cross-departmental sharing.

## Usage notes

- Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause.

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