Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Information Technology

Here you will learn some English words about information technology, such as "invention", "install", "browse", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic)
user-friendly [adjective]

(of a machine, piece of equipment, etc.) easy to use or understand by ordinary people

Ex: The microwave 's user-friendly controls make it easy to operate .
up-to-date [adjective]

conforming to the latest trends or fashion

Ex: The restaurant ’s interior design is up-to-date , featuring minimalist and contemporary elements .
machine [noun]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

Ex: The MRI machine is used for medical imaging in hospitals .

a brand new machine, tool, or process that is made after study and experiment

Ex: Her latest invention aims to reduce energy consumption in households by using innovative technology .

a method, product, way of doing something, etc. that is newly introduced

Ex: He introduced an innovation that reduced production costs significantly .
device [noun]

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

Ex: The remote control is a convenient device to operate the TV from a distance .

the use of machines and computers in a production process that was formerly operated by people

advanced [adjective]

far along in a particular process, stage, or level of progress

Ex: The treatment plan is in an advanced phase , showing positive results .
access [noun]

the right or opportunity to enter a place or see someone

to listen to or track signals using a receiver for the purpose of checking the quality of transmission

Ex: He used a receiver to monitor the audio signal before it went on air .

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

Ex: Homeowners often hire professionals to install air conditioning units for proper cooling .

to link devices or computers in a way that they can send and receive information

Ex: Schools often network computers to create a shared learning environment for students .
to boot [verb]

to start a computer, typically involves setting up hardware elements to prepare the computer for use

Ex: He booted his laptop , ready to tackle the day 's programming assignments .

to cause a computer system to load, especially immediately after it has been turned off

Ex: The IT technician rebooted the server to apply the software updates .

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

Ex: I need to log in to my work computer to access my files .

to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions

Ex: I always log off my social media accounts before closing my browser .

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

Ex: The app allows users to download videos for offline viewing .

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

Ex: The city is upgrading its public transportation infrastructure .

to check a web page, text, etc. without reading all the content

Ex: She likes to browse online stores for hours , searching for the perfect gifts .
file [noun]

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

Ex: I saved the document as a Word file on my computer .

highly developed and sophisticated machines and methods, especially in electronics

advance [noun]

progress or improvement in a particular area

Ex: The team celebrated their latest advance in the project .
software [noun]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

Ex: Updating your software regularly can improve your computer 's performance .
online [adjective]

connected to other computer networks through the Internet

Ex: The online library has a vast collection of e-books .
safety [noun]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

Ex: The park installed new lighting and surveillance cameras to improve safety for visitors .
hotspot [noun]

a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

Ex: Public hotspots may have security risks , so users should exercise caution when connecting .
server [noun]

a computer that gives other computers access to files and information in a network

Ex: Gaming servers host multiplayer matches for players worldwide .