electronic device

electronic device
electronic device electronic device n. a device depending on the principles of electronics and using the manipulation of electron flow for its operation. [PJC]

Note: Numerous electronic devices are in daily use, among them the {television}, {radio}, {computer}, {robot}, {transmitter}, {receiver}, {VCR}, {CD player}, etc. [PJC]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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