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Electronically Moderate

Electronically has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Adverb

Definitions
Adverb
1

by electronic means

"the door opens electronically"

2

By means of electronics, or of electronic technology.

"The door lock can be opened electronically using a key fob rather than a physical key."

In plain English: Electronically means doing something using computers, phones, or other digital devices instead of writing it down on paper.

"I sent him an invitation electronically so he would receive it instantly on his phone."

Usage: Use this adverb to describe actions performed via digital devices or computer networks rather than by hand. It is the standard modifier when referring to communication sent through email or data transmitted over the internet.

Example Sentences
"I sent him an invitation electronically so he would receive it instantly on his phone." adv
"She signed the contract electronically to save time." adv
"The bank now allows you to transfer money electronically from your phone." adv
"We sent all the forms back electronically instead of by mail." adv
Related Terms

Origin

The word electronically is formed by adding the suffix -ally to electronic. It entered English as a straightforward derivative to describe actions performed via electronic means.

Rhyming Words
lly ally illy elly olly tilly felly cilly colly dilly nelly gelly pilly dally pelly lally gally jilly mally celly
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