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Computer and Information

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computer
1.
com
pu
ter
Noun

an electronic device that stores and processes data

He upgraded the computer's software for better performance.

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information
2.
in
for
ma
tion
Noun

facts or knowledge related to a thing or person

She shared important information about the upcoming event.

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chat
3.
chat
Verb

to send and receive messages on an online platform

She enjoys chatting with her friends late into the night.

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laptop
4.
lap
top
Noun

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

He bought a new laptop with better processing speed.

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monitor
5.
mo
ni
tor
Noun

a large tropical carnivorous lizard found in Africa, Asia, and Australia

A monitor can grow several meters in length.

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screen
6.
screen
Noun

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

During the presentation, the speaker shared his screen with the audience.

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keyboard
7.
key
board
Noun

a series of keys on a board or touchscreen that we can press or tap to type on a computer, typewriter, smartphone, etc.

He pressed the keys on the keyboard to enter the password.

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mouse
8.
mouse
Noun

a small animal that lives in fields or houses, and often has fur, a long furless thin tail, and a pointed nose

I gave some cheese to the hungry mouse.

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printer
9.
prin
ter
Noun

a machine, particularly one connected to a computer, that prints text or pictures onto paper

He loaded the paper tray of the printer with fresh sheets.

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DVD
10.
DVD
Noun

a type of disc used to store a lot of files, games, music, videos, etc.

He collects classic movies on DVD to build his film library.

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calculator
11.
calc
u
la
tor
Noun

a small electronic device or software used to do mathematical operations

Please pass me the calculator so I can check my answer.

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username
12.
u
ser
name
Noun

a unique identifier or name chosen by a user to represent themselves or their account in online platforms, websites, or social media

His username is a combination of his initials and birth year.

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password
13.
pass
word
Noun

a secret group of letters or numbers that allows access to a computer system or service

Don't forget to change your password regularly for security.

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Internet
14.
in
ter
net
Noun

‌a global computer network that allows users around the world to communicate with each other and exchange information

Can you recommend any good websites on the Internet?

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website
15.
web
site
Noun

a group of related data on the Internet with the same domain name published by a specific individual, organization, etc.

I bookmarked the website for future reference.

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web page
16.
web page
Noun

all the information in one part of a website

He bookmarked his favorite web page to easily access it later.

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online
17.
on
line
Adjective

connected to or via the Internet

My online shopping experience was convenient and hassle-free, with my purchases delivered right to my doorstep.

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email
18.
e
mail
Noun

a system that is used to send and receive messages or documents via a network

He signed up for the newsletter and receives updates via email.

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message
19.
me
ssage
Noun

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

He sent a text message to invite us to the party.

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video
20.
vi
deo
Noun

a recording of sounds and images that are moving

My friend shared a heartwarming video of her baby's first steps.

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post
21.
post
Noun

a specific occasion during the day when letters, packages, and other mail are collected or delivered by postal workers

The morning post arrived earlier than usual today.

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comment
22.
co
mment
Noun

a spoken or written remark that expresses an opinion or reaction

He replied to my comment with a detailed explanation.

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address
23.
add
ress
Noun

the place where someone lives or where something is sent

He memorized his girlfriend's address by heart.

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file
24.
file
Noun

a collection of data stored together in a computer, under a particular name

After finishing the design, she saved the file as a PNG.

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document
25.
doc
u
ment
Noun

a computer file, book, piece of paper etc. that is used as evidence or a source of information

The historian discovered an ancient document that shed light on a lost civilization.

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download
26.
down
load
Verb

to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer

She downloaded the app to keep track of her daily activities.

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upload
27.
up
load
Verb

to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet

After editing the photo, she will upload it to her online portfolio.

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click
28.
click
Verb

to select an item or function from a computer screen, etc. using a mouse or touchpad

To save your document, simply click the "Save" option.

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29.
goo
gle
Noun

a widely used and very popular search engine

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sign in
30.
sign in
Verb

to enter a username and password in order to gain access to a website, computer, etc.

After you sign in, you'll have access to exclusive content.

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sign out
31.
sign out
Verb

to exit a computer account such as email, Instagram, etc. in a way that you have to re-enter your username and password in order to use it again

Always verify that you successfully signed out to protect your privacy.

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digital
32.
di
gital
Adjective

(of signals or data) representing and processing data as series of the digits 0 and 1 in electronic signals

Digital cameras have become popular for capturing photos and videos.

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news
33.
news
Noun

reports on recent events that are broadcast or published

The morning news provided updates on the latest developments in the election.

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image
34.
i
mage
Noun

a representation of something, such as a person, object, or scene, created with a medium such as a photograph, painting, or drawing

She captured a stunning image of a mountain peak with her camera.

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copy
35.
co
py
Verb

to create something that is exactly like something else

She copied the document to share it with her colleagues.

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