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 old software kept crashing whenever she tried to open large files.”
/ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/
the physical parts of a computer system
“The technician replaced the hardware that was causing the computer to overheat.”
/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
an organized collection of digital information
“All customer records are stored in a secure database at the office.”
/nɛtwɜːk/
connected computers or people sharing information
“Our office network went down for a couple of hours this morning.”
/ˈplætfɔːm/
a digital service where users do activities
“Twitter is a social media platform where people share their thoughts.”
/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
a computer program designed for a purpose
“The weather application shows the forecast for the next seven days.”
/ˈsɛn.sə/
a device that detects changes such as light or movement
“A motion sensor turned on the lights when I walked into the room.”
/ˈɹoʊbət/
a machine that can perform tasks automatically
“The factory uses a robot to assemble car parts quickly and accurately.”
/artificial intelligence/
computer systems that perform tasks needing human-like intelligence
“Many companies now use artificial intelligence to answer customer questions instantly.”
/machine learning/
technology that improves by learning from data
“Machine learning helps streaming services recommend videos you might like.”
/ˈdaetə/
information used or stored by computers
“The app collects data about how often you check your phone.”
/klaʊd/
online storage or computing services
“All our photos are automatically backed up to the cloud.”
/encryption/
the process of protecting information with code
“The app uses strong encryption to keep customer passwords safe.”
/ˈpæswɜːd/
a secret word or phrase used for access
“I forgot my password and had to reset it again.”
/update/
a newer version or improvement
“There's a new update available for your phone's operating system.”
/ˈbækˌʌp/
a copy of data kept for safety
“I always keep a backup of my important documents.”
/ˈbɹaʊzə(ɹ)/
a program used to view websites
“I opened a new tab in my browser to check the weather.”
/search engine/
a system for finding information online
“I used a search engine to find a recipe for chocolate cake.”
/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/
a file copied from the internet to a device
“The download took ten minutes because the file was quite large.”
/əpˈləʊd/
a file sent from a device to the internet
“The upload finished just as she was about to give up waiting.”
/kəˈnɛkt/
to link devices or systems together
“Can you connect the printer to the office network before the meeting?”
/ɪnˈstɔːl/
to put software onto a device
“You should install the latest antivirus software on your computer.”
/upgrade/
to improve something to a newer version
“I need to upgrade my phone because the battery is getting weaker.”
/stream/
to watch or listen online without storing a full file
“We usually stream movies on Friday nights instead of downloading them.”
/browse/
to look through information online
“I like to browse the news for a few minutes before breakfast.”
/scan/
to examine something using technology
“The doctor will scan your chest to check for any problems.”
/store/
to keep data for later use
“Cloud services store your photos safely on the internet.”
/process/
to handle data using a computer
“The system will process your payment within 24 hours.”
/automate/
to make a task happen by machine or software
“The company decided to automate its invoice processing.”
/innovate/
to create or introduce new methods or products
“The startup hopes to innovate in the field of renewable energy storage.”
/digital/
using computer technology
“Most banks now offer digital statements instead of paper ones.”
/virtual/
existing online or by computer rather than physically
“She attended a virtual meeting with colleagues from three different countries.”
/portable/
easy to carry or move
“This laptop is small and portable, perfect for travel.”
/wireless/
working without cables
“The office switched to a wireless printer so nobody needs a cable anymore.”
/secure/
protected from danger or unauthorized access
“Make sure your home network is secure before you work from a coffee shop.”
/compatible/
able to work with another system
“Check if your printer is compatible with your new operating system.”
/obsolete/
no longer useful because something newer exists
“That old computer model is now obsolete and cannot run modern software.”
/advanced/
highly developed or modern
“The advanced features in this software make video editing much easier.”
/user friendly/
easy for people to use
“The app's user-friendly design makes it easy for children to use.”
/automatic/
working without direct human control
“The doors close automatically when the sensor detects someone.”
/remote/
controlled or accessed from far away
“The security cameras can be operated from a remote location.”
/instant/
happening immediately
“You can get instant results by searching online.”