Technology vocabulary
Devices, the internet, data and AI. 18 words to learn and practise.
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Word list: Technology
18 words
- downloadverbb1
copy data from the internet to a device
“Download the app for free.”
Common phrases: download a file · free download
- passwordnounb1
a secret word to access an account
“Choose a strong password.”
Common phrases: reset a password · strong password
- devicenounb1
a machine or tool such as a phone or tablet
“Turn off all devices during the exam.”
Similar: gadget
Common phrases: mobile device · electronic device
- updatenounb1
a newer version of software
“Install the latest update.”
Similar: upgrade
Common phrases: software update · security update
- browsernounb1
a program for viewing websites
“Which browser do you use?”
Common phrases: web browser · open a browser
- cloudnounb1
storage on remote servers via the internet
“My photos are saved in the cloud.”
Common phrases: cloud storage · in the cloud
- privacynounb1
the right to keep personal information private
“Social media raises privacy concerns.”
Common phrases: online privacy · protect privacy
- datanounb1
information, especially stored on a computer
“The app collects data about users.”
Similar: information
Common phrases: personal data · data protection
- artificial intelligencenounb1
computer systems that can perform tasks needing human intelligence
“Artificial intelligence is changing many jobs.”
Similar: AI
Common phrases: develop artificial intelligence
- algorithmnounb1
a set of rules a computer follows
“The algorithm recommends videos you might like.”
Common phrases: search algorithm
- cybersecuritynounb1
protection of systems from digital attacks
“Companies spend a lot on cybersecurity.”
Common phrases: cybersecurity threat
- user-friendlyadjectiveb1
easy to use
“The website is very user-friendly.”
Similar: intuitive
Common phrases: a user-friendly design
- screen timenounb1
time spent using devices with screens
“Parents worry about children’s screen time.”
Common phrases: limit screen time
- hackverbb1
break into a computer system illegally
“Someone hacked my email account.”
Common phrases: hack into · get hacked
- innovationnounb1
a new idea, method or invention
“The company is known for innovation.”
Similar: invention
Common phrases: technological innovation
- wirelessadjectiveb1
without wires
“Does the café have wireless internet?”
Similar: Wi-Fi
Common phrases: wireless connection
- automateverbb1
make a process work by machine
“Many factories automate production.”
Similar: mechanise
Common phrases: automate tasks
- digitaladjectiveb1
using computer technology
“We live in a digital age.”
Common phrases: digital skills · digital world