electronically
gb/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɔnɪkli/ us/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɔnɪkli/
B1
English
~ 2400
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B1
relation
1
Using electronic devices or systems
Using computers or other electronic machines to do something.
Usage pattern:
to do [something] electronically
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'electronically' with 'electrically'; 'electronically' refers to computers or digital systems, not just electricity in general.
Synonyms
digitally (Often interchangeable, but 'digitally' can also refer to a format rather than the method of transmission.)
Antonyms
manually (Refers to doing something by hand without electronic devices.)
Collocations
communicate electronically
|sign electronically
|transfer funds electronically
|submit electronically
Themes
technology
|communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- You can submit your application electronically through the company’s website.
- The documents were signed electronically to speed up the process.
- He prefers to pay his bills electronically rather than by check.
- We communicate with our overseas office electronically via email.
- The form must be filed electronically before midnight.
Learner examples
- I sent the message electronically.
- She paid the bill electronically.
- We talk electronically every day.
- He signed the paper electronically.
Grammar
Dictionary form
electronically
IPA
GB/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɔnɪkli/
US/ɪlˌɛktɹˈɔnɪkli/
Syllables & stress
elec - tron - ic - ally (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: electronically
- Plural: electronicallies
Word family
Forms
electronicallies
noun
Core family
electronic
adjective A2
electronics
noun
Related words
electron
noun C1
electric
adjective A2
electrical
adjective B1
electricity
noun A2
electrically
adverb
electrician
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
non-electronic
adjective
Expressions
sign electronically
1/sˈaɪn ɪlˌɛktɹˈɔnɪkli/
fixed phrase
Add a signature digitally
To write your name on a document using a computer or other electronic device instead of a pen.
Examples
- You can sign electronically using your tablet.
- The contract was signed electronically to save time.
submit electronically
1/sʌbmˈɪt ɪlˌɛktɹˈɔnɪkli/
fixed phrase
Send a document digitally
To send a form or paper using a computer instead of giving it on paper.
Examples
- All applications must be submitted electronically.
- You can submit your tax return electronically this year.
transfer funds electronically
1/tɹˈænsfɚ fˈʌndz ɪlˌɛktɹˈɔnɪkli/
fixed phrase
Move money digitally between accounts
To send money from one bank account to another using a computer system instead of cash or checks.
Examples
- We transferred the payment electronically to their account.
- You can transfer funds electronically from your phone.