Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
1.
An ~ device has transistors or silicon chips which control and change the electric current passing through the device.
...expensive ~ equipment.
ADJ: ADJ n
2.
An ~ process or activity involves the use of ~ devices.
...~ surveillance.
...~ music.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ally
Data is transmitted ~ally.
...an ~ally controlled dishwasher.
ADV: ADV with v