Academisch IELTS (Band 8 en Hoger) - Technology

a virtual reality space that combines multiple digital environments and experiences

metaversum

a technology that converts written text into spoken voice output

tekst-naar-spraak, spraaksynthese

a technology that allows devices to be connected to a computer system and used without requiring extensive installation or configuration

plug-and-play, plug and play

a type of blue disk on which large data such as high-definition videos can be stored

Blu-ray

a small hardware device that connects to a computer, smartphone, or other electronic device to provide additional functionality

dongle, adapter

a small, handheld computer that fits in the palm of one's hand

handheldcomputer, palmtop

a device that presents visual information, often in the form of images or videos, for user observation

videodisplay, videobeeldscherm

the process of converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access

versleuteling, codering

a set of rules used by digital systems to decide what content to show users based on their behavior and preferences

algoritme

a small, portable storage device that connects to a computer via a USB port

pen drive, USB-stick

a type of switch used in user interfaces to turn a single setting on or off

schakelaarknop, toggle-knop

a program that automatically loads and initializes the operating system on a computer

opstarten, initialisatie

to set up a system, device, software, or components in a specific way to achieve a desired functionality

configureren, instellen

to make a process, task, or system operate automatically, often through the use of technology or machinery, reducing the need for manual intervention

automatiseren, automatisch maken

to use computers to perform a task or do a particular job

computeriseren, digitaliseren