Technology

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noun

innovation

/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/

a new idea, method, or invention

"Technological innovation has changed communication."

inventionadvancebreakthrough
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automation

/ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃn/

the use of machines to do work automatically

"Automation can improve productivity in factories."

mechanizationroboticsautomatic control
noun

privacy

/ˈpraɪvəsi/

the state of being free from public attention

"Online privacy is a major concern for users."

secrecypersonal spaceconfidentiality
noun

device

/dɪˈvaɪs/

a piece of equipment made for a particular purpose

"Mobile devices make learning more flexible."

gadgettoolmachine
adjective

efficient

/ɪˈfɪʃnt/

working well without wasting time or energy

"Online booking is faster and more efficient."

effectiveproductivestreamlined
noun

algorithm

/ˈælɡərɪðəm/

a set of steps a computer follows to solve a problem

"The algorithm recommends videos based on user behavior."

procedureformulaprocess
noun

interface

/ˈɪntərfeɪs/

the part of a system that people use to interact with it

"A clear interface makes the app easier to use."

control paneldashboardscreen
noun

cybersecurity

/ˌsaɪbərsɪˈkjʊrəti/

protection of computer systems and online data

"Companies invest heavily in cybersecurity."

digital safetydata protectiononline security
noun

software

/software/

programs used by computers

"The teacher explained software during the technology lesson."

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hardware

/ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/

the physical parts of a computer system

"The teacher explained hardware during the technology lesson."

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database

/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/

an organized collection of digital information

"The teacher explained database during the technology lesson."

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noun

network

/nɛtwɜːk/

connected computers or people sharing information

"The teacher explained network during the technology lesson."

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noun

platform

/ˈplætfɔːm/

a digital service where users do activities

"The teacher explained platform during the technology lesson."

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noun

application

/aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

a computer program designed for a purpose

"The teacher explained application during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

sensor

/ˈsɛn.sə/

a device that detects changes such as light or movement

"The teacher explained sensor during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

robot

/ˈɹoʊbət/

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

"The teacher explained robot during the technology lesson."

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noun

artificial intelligence

/artificial intelligence/

computer systems that perform tasks needing human-like intelligence

"The teacher explained artificial intelligence during the technology lesson."

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noun

machine learning

/machine learning/

technology that improves by learning from data

"The teacher explained machine learning during the technology lesson."

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noun

data

/ˈdaetə/

information used or stored by computers

"The teacher explained data during the technology lesson."

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noun

cloud

/klaʊd/

online storage or computing services

"The teacher explained cloud during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

encryption

/encryption/

the process of protecting information with code

"The teacher explained encryption during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

password

/ˈpæswɜːd/

a secret word or phrase used for access

"The teacher explained password during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

update

/update/

a newer version or improvement

"The teacher explained update during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

backup

/ˈbækˌʌp/

a copy of data kept for safety

"The teacher explained backup during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

browser

/ˈbɹaʊzə(ɹ)/

a program used to view websites

"The teacher explained browser during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

search engine

/search engine/

a system for finding information online

"The teacher explained search engine during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

download

/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/

a file copied from the internet to a device

"The teacher explained download during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
noun

upload

/əpˈləʊd/

a file sent from a device to the internet

"The teacher explained upload during the technology lesson."

termideaconcept
verb

connect

/kəˈnɛkt/

to link devices or systems together

"Students can connect effectively in a technology context."

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verb

install

/ɪnˈstɔːl/

to put software onto a device

"Students can install effectively in a technology context."

useapplyperform
verb

upgrade

/upgrade/

to improve something to a newer version

"Students can upgrade effectively in a technology context."

useapplyperform
verb

stream

/stream/

to watch or listen online without storing a full file

"Students can stream effectively in a technology context."

useapplyperform
verb

browse

/browse/

to look through information online

"Students can browse effectively in a technology context."

useapplyperform
verb

scan

/scan/

to examine something using technology

"Students can scan effectively in a technology context."

useapplyperform
verb

store

/store/

to keep data for later use

"Students can store effectively in a technology context."

useapplyperform
verb

process

/process/

to handle data using a computer

"Students can process effectively in a technology context."

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verb

automate

/automate/

to make a task happen by machine or software

"Students can automate effectively in a technology context."

useapplyperform
verb

innovate

/innovate/

to create or introduce new methods or products

"Students can innovate effectively in a technology context."

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adjective

digital

/digital/

using computer technology

"The word digital is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

virtual

/virtual/

existing online or by computer rather than physically

"The word virtual is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

portable

/portable/

easy to carry or move

"The word portable is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

wireless

/wireless/

working without cables

"The word wireless is useful in a technology answer."

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secure

/secure/

protected from danger or unauthorized access

"The word secure is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

compatible

/compatible/

able to work with another system

"The word compatible is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

obsolete

/obsolete/

no longer useful because something newer exists

"The word obsolete is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

advanced

/advanced/

highly developed or modern

"The word advanced is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

user-friendly

/user friendly/

easy for people to use

"The word user-friendly is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

automatic

/automatic/

working without direct human control

"The word automatic is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

remote

/remote/

controlled or accessed from far away

"The word remote is useful in a technology answer."

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adjective

instant

/instant/

happening immediately

"The word instant is useful in a technology answer."

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