English Vocabulary
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phone
A1
/ˈfoʊ̯n/
A device used to talk to people over distances, now often a small portable one that also runs apps.
TV
A1
/ˌtiːˈviː/
Television; programmes broadcast to be watched on screen.
camera
A1
/ˈkæm.ə.ɹə/
A device for taking photographs or recording video.
computer
A1
/kəmˈpjutɚ/
an electronic machine that stores and processes information and runs programs
code
A2
/koʊd/
Instructions written in a programming language that tell a computer what to do.
file
B1
/ˈfaɪl/
A named collection of data stored on a computer.
program
A2
/ˈpɹoʊ̯ˌɡɹæm/
A radio or television show.
page
A1
/peɪd͡ʒ/
One side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper.
permission
A2
/pəɹˈmɪʃ.ən/
The act of allowing someone to do something.
site
A2
/saɪt/
a place on the internet where you can read pages and find information; a website
data
A2
/ɖɑ.ʈɑ/
Facts and figures collected for analysis or to draw conclusions.
trap
A2
/tɹæp/
A device made to catch animals.
mail
A2
/mel/
Letters and parcels sent and delivered through the post.
Internet
A1
/ˈɪn(t)əɹˌnɛt/
the worldwide computer network that lets people share information and communicate.
technology
A2
/tɛkˈnɑ.lə.dʒi/
Machines, equipment, and methods created from scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
button
A2
/ˈbʌt.ən/
A small round object on clothing that fastens through a hole.
screen
A2
/skɹiːn/
The flat surface of a TV, computer, or phone on which images appear.
device
B1
/dɪˈvaɪs/
A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially an electronic or mechanical one.
online
A2
/ˈɔnlaɪn/
Connected to the Internet.
network
B1
/ˈnɛt.wɝk/
A large group of people, things, or places that are connected to each other.
wipe
B2
/waɪp/
To clean or dry a surface by rubbing it with a cloth, hand, or similar.
bug
A2
/bʌɡ/
A small insect
technically
B2
/ˈtɛk.nɪˌkəl.i/
According to the exact facts or rules, even if this seems surprising.
serial
B2
/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/
Arranged in or forming a series; happening one after another.
cookie
A1
/ˈkʊki/
A small, flat, sweet cake (called a biscuit in British English).
web
A2
/wɛb/
The thin net of fine threads that a spider makes to catch insects.
scan
B1
/skæn/
To look through something quickly to find a particular piece of information.
electronic
B1
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk/
Made or operated using electronic devices, especially those with computer chips or circuits.
document
B1
/ˈdɑkjʊmənt/
An official or formal piece of writing that gives information or proof.
application
B1
/əp.lɪˈke.ʃən/
A formal written or spoken request for a job, a place, or assistance.
storage
B1
/ˈstɔɹ.ɪd͡ʒ/
The act of keeping things somewhere until they are needed.
execution
B2
/ˌɛk.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/
The act of carrying out a plan, order, or task.
wizard
B1
/ˈwɪz.ɚd/
A person, usually a man, who has magical powers, especially in stories.
website
A2
/ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/
A set of connected pages on the internet, usually owned by one person or organisation and reached from the same web address.
password
B1
/ˈpæs.wɜɹd/
A secret series of characters you type to log in to a computer, account, or system.
messenger
B2
/ˈmɛs.ən.d͡ʒɚ/
A person who carries a message or delivers something from one place to another.
software
A2
/ˈsɔf(t)ˌwɛɹ/
The programs and instructions that tell a computer what to do.
CD
A1
/ˌsiːˈdiː/
A small round plastic disc used to store music or computer data.
database
B2
/ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/
A large set of organized information stored in a computer so it can be searched easily.
digital
B1
/ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtl̩/
Relating to computers, the internet, and electronic technology.
corruption
B2
/kəˈɹʌpʃən/
Dishonest behaviour by people in power, such as taking bribes.
DVD
A1
/ˌdi vi ˈdi/
A flat round disc used to store films, music, or other digital data.
virtually
B2
/ˈvɚ.t͡ʃə.wə.li/
Almost completely; nearly.
hardware
B2
/ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/
The physical parts of a computer, such as the screen, keyboard, and circuits.
undo
B1
/ʌnˈduː/
To cancel or reverse something that has been done.
coverage
C1
/ˈkɐv.(ə.)ɹɪdʒ/
The way an event or topic is reported in newspapers, on TV, or online.
delete
B1
/dɪˈliːt/
To remove or erase something, especially text or data on a computer.
stereo
C2
/ˈsteriˌoʊ/
a sound system that records or reproduces audio through two or more separate channels
app
A2
/æp/
A software program, especially a small one you install on a phone or tablet.
server
B1
/ˈsɝvɚ/
A computer or program that provides services, files, or data to other computers in a network.
processing
C1
/ˈpɹɑsɛsɪŋ/
The act of dealing with something through a set series of steps.
keyboard
B1
/ˈki.bɔɹd/
The set of keys you press to type on a computer or typewriter.
disk
B1
/dɪsk/
A flat, thin, round object or shape.
download
A2
/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/
To copy data, files, or programs from the internet or another computer onto your own device.
detector
B2
/dɪˈtɛktɝ/
a device that senses and registers a substance, signal, or physical phenomenon
filter
B1
/ˈfɪltɚ/
A device that removes unwanted things from a liquid, gas, or other substance passing through it.
virtual
B1
/ˈvɜɹt͡ʃuəl/
Existing or done on a computer or online rather than in the physical world.
gadget
C1
/ɡæd͡ʒ.ɪt/
A small, often clever device or tool that does a particular job.
alias
B2
/ˈeɪ.li.əs/
another name used by a person, file, command, or concept
input
B2
/ˈɪnpʊt/
Information or advice you contribute to something.
domain
C1
/ˌdoʊ̯ˈmeɪ̯n/
An area of activity, knowledge, or responsibility.
deploy
C1
/dɪˈplɔɪ/
To move troops or equipment into position ready for action.
unpack
B1
/ʌnˈpæk/
To take things out of a bag, box, or suitcase
projector
B2
/pɹəˈdʒɛktɚ/
a device that projects an enlarged image or beam of light onto a surface
interpreter
B2
/ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪ.tɚ/
a person who translates spoken words from one language into another.
import
B1
/ˈɪm.pɔɹt/
To bring goods or products in from another country, usually to sell them.
output
B2
/ˈaʊtpʊt/
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or factory.
administrator
C1
/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɹeɪ.tɚ/
A person who manages or runs an organization, business, or government office.
icon
B2
/ˈaɪ.kɑn/
A small picture on a screen that you click to open a program or file.
hub
B2
/hʌb/
the central part of a wheel through which the axle passes
upload
B1
/əpˈləʊd/
To send files or data from your device to a computer or website over the internet.
miner
B2
/ˈmaɪnə(ɹ)/
A person who works in a mine, digging out coal, metal, or minerals.
export
B1
/ˈɛks.pɔɹt/
To sell and send goods to another country.
enable
B1
/ɛˈnebɪl/
To make it possible for someone to do something
projection
B2
/pɹəˈd͡ʒɛkʃən/
A prediction or estimate based on current information.
technological
B1
/ˌtɛk.nəˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl/
Relating to technology, especially modern science and machines.
interface
C1
/ˈɪn(t)ɚˌfeɪs/
The part of a computer system or program that a person uses to control it.
charger
B1
/ˈtʃɑːrdʒɚ/
a device that supplies electrical power to recharge a battery
viewer
B1
/ˈvju.ɚ/
A person who watches something, especially television.
directory
C1
/dɝˈɛktɝi/
A book or list of names, addresses, and other details, usually in alphabetical order.
format
B1
/ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/
The way something is arranged, designed, or presented.
sentinel
C2
/ˈsɛn.tɪ.nəl/
a guard or watchman posted to keep lookout
processor
C1
/ˈpɹɑˌsɛsɚ/
The part of a computer that performs most of the calculations and runs programs.
spec
C1
/spɛk/
informal: a detailed specification describing required features, dimensions, or performance
configuration
C1
/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/
The way the parts of something are arranged or put together.
circuitry
B2
/ˈsɝkətɹi/
The system of electrical circuits inside a device, considered as a whole.
res
C2
/rɛz/
informal: resolution or image detail, especially in high-res and low-res
webcam
B1
/ˈwɛbˌkæm/
A small camera connected to a computer that sends live video over the internet.
electronically
B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪk.li/
Using computers, the internet, or other electronic equipment.
copier
B1
/ˈkɑpiər/
a machine that makes paper copies of documents or images
emulate
C2
/ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/
To copy or imitate someone, especially because you admire them.
modem
B1
/ˈmoʊdəm/
A device that connects a computer to the internet through a telephone or cable line.
dogma
C2
/ˈdɔɡ.mə/
a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative
dialog
B1
/ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/
A conversation between two or more people.
compile
B2
/kəmˈpɑɪl/
To collect information from different places and put it together, for example into a list or report.
desktop
B2
/ˈdɛsktɒp/
A computer that sits on a desk, rather than one you carry around.