Technology

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

John’s new kitchen gadget can chop vegetables in seconds, making meal prep much easier.

a small device used for storing data or transferring data between electronic devices

I transferred the presentation to a flash drive so that I could easily share it with my colleagues.

a field of science that deals with creating programs able to learn or copy human behavior

This chatbot is powered by advanced artificial intelligence.

an artificial environment generated by a computer that makes the user think what they are seeing or hearing is real, by using a special headphone and a helmet that displays the generated environment

Virtual reality allows users to explore immersive 3D worlds.

the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access

a branch of artificial intelligence where computers learn how to perform specific operations without previous instructions

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

She used her GPS to find the quickest route to her destination during the road trip.

the visual elements and interactive components of a software application or digital device that users interact with

The UI of the mobile app features a user-friendly design, with clear icons and intuitive navigation menus.

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

The computer’s performance improved after upgrading its microchip.

able to operate without wires

The wireless headphones allow you to move freely without being tethered to your device.

(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance

the act of providing assistance or support to someone or something

The soldier was relieved to see backup arrive just in time.

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

The auditor scans the financial records to detect any discrepancies.

to move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it

He scrolled down the webpage to read the full article.

to transform data into a coded form

Computer programmers encode sensitive information to protect it from unauthorized access.

to make sure that different devices or systems operate together smoothly by coordinating their timing, data, or operations

The software automatically synchronizes data between different devices.

to connect something to an electrical port

Before using the new appliance, make sure to read the instructions and know how to safely plug it in.

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

The museum hired experts to restore the ancient painting to its original beauty.

to change the size of something

She resizes the images to fit them into the presentation slides.

to change and become stronger or more advanced

The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company.

a broadcast people watch or listen to on television or radio

The evening news program provides updates on current events.

(computing) to detect and remove faults in a software

The software developer spent hours debugging the program to identify and fix the errors.

the symbolic arrangement of data or instructions in a computer program used to perform specific tasks

The programmer wrote the code to run the new software.

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Accountants must compute taxes owed by clients based on income levels and deductions.

to convert data or information into a coded form, mainly to prevent unauthorized access

The company encrypts sensitive customer data to protect it from hackers.

to convert encrypted or coded information back into its original, readable form using a decryption key or algorithm

When receiving a secure email, the recipient needs to decrypt the message with the correct decryption key to read its contents.