e-based

adjective

Having an electronic basis, especially in terms of computers and the Internet.

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Meanings

adjectivee-based (not comparable)
  1. not comparableHaving an electronic basis, especially in terms of computers and the Internet.

    What type of political information can I find on the Internet? […] This chapter will explore the range of different types of resources on offer, offering guidance on how to combine print and e-based research […]

    2003, Heather Dawson, Using the Internet for Political Research: Practical Tips and Hints

Origin

From e- + based.

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APA

e-based. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/e-based

MLA

“e-based.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/e-based. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “e-based,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/e-based.

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