innovation
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/
a new idea, method, or invention
"Technological innovation has changed communication."
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/
a new idea, method, or invention
"Technological innovation has changed communication."
/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃn/
the use of machines to do work automatically
"Automation can improve productivity in factories."
/ˈpraɪvəsi/
the state of being free from public attention
"Online privacy is a major concern for users."
/dɪˈvaɪs/
a piece of equipment made for a particular purpose
"Mobile devices make learning more flexible."
/ɪˈfɪʃnt/
working well without wasting time or energy
"Online booking is faster and more efficient."
/ˈælɡərɪðəm/
a set of steps a computer follows to solve a problem
"The algorithm recommends videos based on user behavior."
/ˈɪntərfeɪs/
the part of a system that people use to interact with it
"A clear interface makes the app easier to use."
/ˌsaɪbərsɪˈkjʊrəti/
protection of computer systems and online data
"Companies invest heavily in cybersecurity."
/software/
programs used by computers
"The teacher explained software during the technology lesson."
/ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/
the physical parts of a computer system
"The teacher explained hardware during the technology lesson."
/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
an organized collection of digital information
"The teacher explained database during the technology lesson."
/nɛtwɜːk/
connected computers or people sharing information
"The teacher explained network during the technology lesson."
/ˈplætfɔːm/
a digital service where users do activities
"The teacher explained platform during the technology lesson."
/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
a computer program designed for a purpose
"The teacher explained application during the technology lesson."
/ˈsɛn.sə/
a device that detects changes such as light or movement
"The teacher explained sensor during the technology lesson."
/ˈɹoʊbət/
a machine that can perform tasks automatically
"The teacher explained robot during the technology lesson."
/artificial intelligence/
computer systems that perform tasks needing human-like intelligence
"The teacher explained artificial intelligence during the technology lesson."
/machine learning/
technology that improves by learning from data
"The teacher explained machine learning during the technology lesson."
/ˈdaetə/
information used or stored by computers
"The teacher explained data during the technology lesson."
/klaʊd/
online storage or computing services
"The teacher explained cloud during the technology lesson."
/encryption/
the process of protecting information with code
"The teacher explained encryption during the technology lesson."
/ˈpæswɜːd/
a secret word or phrase used for access
"The teacher explained password during the technology lesson."
/update/
a newer version or improvement
"The teacher explained update during the technology lesson."
/ˈbækˌʌp/
a copy of data kept for safety
"The teacher explained backup during the technology lesson."
/ˈbɹaʊzə(ɹ)/
a program used to view websites
"The teacher explained browser during the technology lesson."
/search engine/
a system for finding information online
"The teacher explained search engine during the technology lesson."
/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/
a file copied from the internet to a device
"The teacher explained download during the technology lesson."
/əpˈləʊd/
a file sent from a device to the internet
"The teacher explained upload during the technology lesson."
/kəˈnɛkt/
to link devices or systems together
"Students can connect effectively in a technology context."
/ɪnˈstɔːl/
to put software onto a device
"Students can install effectively in a technology context."
/upgrade/
to improve something to a newer version
"Students can upgrade effectively in a technology context."
/stream/
to watch or listen online without storing a full file
"Students can stream effectively in a technology context."
/browse/
to look through information online
"Students can browse effectively in a technology context."
/scan/
to examine something using technology
"Students can scan effectively in a technology context."
/store/
to keep data for later use
"Students can store effectively in a technology context."
/process/
to handle data using a computer
"Students can process effectively in a technology context."
/automate/
to make a task happen by machine or software
"Students can automate effectively in a technology context."
/innovate/
to create or introduce new methods or products
"Students can innovate effectively in a technology context."
/digital/
using computer technology
"The word digital is useful in a technology answer."
/virtual/
existing online or by computer rather than physically
"The word virtual is useful in a technology answer."
/portable/
easy to carry or move
"The word portable is useful in a technology answer."
/wireless/
working without cables
"The word wireless is useful in a technology answer."
/secure/
protected from danger or unauthorized access
"The word secure is useful in a technology answer."
/compatible/
able to work with another system
"The word compatible is useful in a technology answer."
/obsolete/
no longer useful because something newer exists
"The word obsolete is useful in a technology answer."
/advanced/
highly developed or modern
"The word advanced is useful in a technology answer."
/user friendly/
easy for people to use
"The word user-friendly is useful in a technology answer."
/automatic/
working without direct human control
"The word automatic is useful in a technology answer."
/remote/
controlled or accessed from far away
"The word remote is useful in a technology answer."
/instant/
happening immediately
"The word instant is useful in a technology answer."