Technology terms – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: access (v.), computer jargon, high-tech, high-technology, interactive… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…
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- access (v.) /'æksɛs/ (verb) — to open or use something, especially a computer system or file
Example:You can access the file online.
Synonyms: open, reach, use - computer jargon /'kɑ:mpju:tər 'dʒɑ:rɡən/ (phrase) — special words and phrases used by people who work with computers
Example:The manual is full of computer jargon.
Synonyms: technical terms, computer lingo - high-tech /,haɪ 'tɛk/ (adjective) — using very advanced computers, machines, or electronic systems
Example:The office uses high-tech equipment.
Synonyms: advanced technology, modern, state-of-the-art - high-technology /,haɪ tɛk'nɒlədʒi/ (noun) — very advanced technology, especially computer and electronic technology
Example:The company uses high-technology to make faster products.
Synonyms: advanced technology, cutting-edge technology - interactive /,ɪntər'æktɪv/ (adjective) — able to respond to a user's actions
Example:The app is interactive and easy to use.
Synonyms: responsive, interactive - ISP /,aɪ,ɛs'pi:/ (noun) — a company that gives people internet service
Example:Our ISP had an outage last night.
Synonyms: internet provider, internet service provider - laptop (computer) /'læp,tɑp/ (noun) — a portable computer with a screen and keyboard in one unit
Example:I use my laptop to work from home.
Synonyms: notebook, portable computer - low-tech /,loʊ 'tɛk/ (adjective) — using simple, older, or less advanced technology
Example:The workshop uses low-tech tools to repair bikes.
Synonyms: simple technology, basic tech - low-technology /,loʊ tɛk'nɒlədʒi/ (noun) — simple, older, or less advanced technology
Example:Some farms still rely on low-technology equipment.
Synonyms: simple technology, basic technology - MP3 player /,ɛm pi: 'θri: 'pleɪər/ (noun) — a small device that stores and plays digital music files
Example:She listens to music on her MP3 player.
Synonyms: music player, digital audio player - nanotechnology /,nænoʊtɛk'nɑ:lədʒi/ (noun) — the use of extremely tiny tools and materials
Example:Nanotechnology is used in medicine and electronics.
Synonyms: nanotech, molecular engineering - notebook /'noʊt,bʊk/ (noun) — a small portable computer with a flat screen and keyboard
Example:He bought a new notebook for school.
Synonyms: laptop, portable computer - nuclear /'nu:kliər/ (adjective) — Using energy from atoms.
Example:Nuclear power can generate electricity.
Synonyms: atomic, radioactive - oil well /'ɔɪl wɛl/ (noun) — A deep hole drilled into the ground to bring up oil.
Example:The oil well is located in the desert.
Synonyms: well, drill site - pipeline /'paɪplaɪn/ (noun) — A long tube that carries liquid or gas over a distance.
Example:The oil pipeline runs across the desert.
Synonyms: pipe, conduit - router /'raʊtər/ (noun) — a device that sends internet data between different networks
Example:The router connects our home to the internet.
Synonyms: network router, gateway - satellite communications /'sætə,laɪt kə,mju:nɪ'keɪʃənz/ (noun) — communication using signals sent through satellites in space
Example:Satellite communications are used on ships and planes.
Synonyms: satcom, satellite links - sci-fi /'saɪ faɪ/ (noun) — stories about imagined future science or space
Example:She loves watching sci-fi movies.
Synonyms: science fiction - server /'sɜ:rvər/ (noun) — a computer that stores and sends data to other computers
Example:The server stores all the company files.
Synonyms: host, main computer - smart building /'smɑ:rt 'bɪldɪŋ/ (phrase) — a building with systems that control things automatically
Example:A smart building can adjust its lights automatically.
Synonyms: intelligent building, automated building - smart home /'smɑ:rt hoʊm/ (phrase) — a house with devices that can be controlled automatically
Example:Their smart home turns on the heat before they arrive.
Synonyms: automated home, connected home - smartphone /'smɑ:rt,foʊn/ (noun) — a mobile phone with internet access and many computer-like features
Example:My smartphone has a good camera.
Synonyms: mobile phone, cell phone - solar panel /'soʊlər ,pænəl/ (noun) — A flat device that changes sunlight into electricity.
Example:We installed a solar panel on the roof.
Synonyms: photovoltaic panel, solar cell panel - state-of-the-art /,steɪt əv ði 'ɑ:rt/ (adjective) — using the newest and most advanced technology
Example:They installed state-of-the-art equipment.
Synonyms: cutting-edge, advanced, modern - tablet /'tæblət/ (noun) — a flat portable computer with a touch-sensitive screen
Example:I read books on my tablet.
Synonyms: tablet computer, slate - techno- /'tek.noʊ/ (phrase) — relating to technology or electronic music
Example:Techno- often relates to technology.
Synonyms: tech, electronic, technical - technological /,tɛknə'lɑ:dʒɪkəl/ (adjective) — relating to science, machines, and new methods
Example:The company is known for its technological innovation.
Synonyms: high-tech, scientific - technologically /,tɛknə'lɑ:dʒɪkli/ (adverb) — in a way that uses modern science or machines
Example:The factory is technologically advanced.
Synonyms: with technology, by modern methods - tele- /'tel.i/ (phrase) — far away, using a phone, screen, or signal
Example:Tele- means far away, as in telephone.
Synonyms: far, distant, remote - touchscreen /'tʌtʃskri:n/ (noun) — a screen that you control by touching it
Example:This app works on a touchscreen.
Synonyms: touch panel, touch display
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