electronically

Everyday

1. By using electronic devices such as computers, phones or the internet. tree →
2. Using electricity and electronic parts, not by hand or by moving parts. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, homework, money and letters are often sent electronically. In safety, money taken or sent electronically needs care with passwords. In science, devices controlled electronically use circuits and chips. Phrases: «sent electronically», «paid electronically», «electronically controlled».

Examples

• Please hand your homework in electronically. tree →
• Mum paid the bill electronically. tree →
• The tickets were sent to us electronically. tree →
• The doors are locked electronically at night. tree →
• Votes were counted electronically. tree →
• Library books can be borrowed electronically as e-books. tree →

Note

Adverb from «electronic». Spelled with «-ally». Not the same as «electrically» (powered by electricity in general); «electronically» suggests computers, chips and digital systems.