English vocabulary Paranoid Android

analog

/ˈænəˌɫɔɡ/

adjective

relating to or using signals in which information is represented through constant changing of physical quantities

Examples

trojan horse

/tɹˈoʊdʒən hˈɔːɹs/

noun

a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful

Examples

source code

/sˈoːɹs kˈoʊd/

noun

program instructions written as an ASCII text file; must be translated by a compiler or interpreter or assembler into the object code for a particular computer before execution

Examples

to authenticate

/ɔˈθɛntəˌkeɪt/

verb

*** (of a user or process) have one's identity verified

Examples

to boot

/ˈbut/

verb

(also boot up) to start a computer, putting it into a state of readiness for operation

Examples

beta version

/bˈeɪɾə vˈɜːʒən/

noun

*** ‌a version of a product, especially computer software, that is almost ready for the public to buy or use, and that is tested by people who do not work for the company that is developing it

Examples

bootstrap

/ˈbutˌstɹæp/

noun

*** a technique of loading a program into a computer by means of a few initial instructions which enable the introduction of the rest of the program from an input device

Examples

cache

/ˈkæʃ/, /kæˈʃeɪ/

noun

(computing) a type of computer memory in which information that is often in use can be stored temporarily, a cache can be accessed quickly and is needed while a program is running

Examples

clipboard

/ˈkɫɪpˌbɔɹd/

noun

a unit for measuring the size of computer data equal to eight bits

Examples

compatibility

/kəmˌpætəˈbɪɫəˌti/

noun

the ability of a computer, software, or equipment to work with another device or software

Examples

configuration

/kənˌfɪɡjɝˈeɪʃən/

noun

the set-up, hardware, and software of a computer that makes a complete system

Examples

to corrupt

/kɝˈəpt/

verb

*** cause errors to appear in (a computer program or database)

Examples

cyberspace

/ˈsaɪbɝˌspeɪs/

noun

the non-physical space in which communication over computer networks takes place

Examples

diagnostic

/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɑstɪk/

noun

*** a program used for identifying a computer fault

Examples

to disassemble

/ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəɫ/

verb

*** to translate something from computer code into a language that can be read by humans

Examples

dongle

/dˈɑːŋɡəl/

noun

(computer science) an electronic device that must be attached to a computer in order for it to use protected software

Examples

router

/ˈɹaʊtɝ/, /ˈɹutɝ/

noun

an electronic device that connects computer networks and sends data between networks

Examples

rom

/ˈɹɑm/

noun

(computer science) memory whose contents can be accessed and read but cannot be changed

Examples

ram

/ˈɹæm/

noun

a type of computer memory tasked with temporarily storing data for a quicker access

Examples

proxy server

/pɹˈɑːksi sˈɜːvɚ/

noun

*** ‌a server that exists between somebody's personal computer and the internet to provide some services for the user and/or to prevent them from reaching information, websites, etc. without permission

Examples

piracy

/ˈpaɪɹəsi/

noun

the act of plagiarizing; taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own

Examples

patch

/ˈpætʃ/

noun

a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program

Examples

open-source

/ˈoʊpənˌsɔɹs/

adjective

(computing) describing a computer program whose source code is available to everyone

Examples

overload

/ˈoʊvɝˌɫoʊd/

noun

an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power

Examples

malicious

/məˈɫɪʃəs/

adjective

*** (of software or computer code) intended to damage somebody's computer or data files

Examples

local area network

/lˈoʊkəl ˈɛɹiə nˈɛtwɜːk/

noun

a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices

Examples

intranet

/ˈɪntɹənˌɛt/

noun

a restricted computer network; a private network created using World Wide Web software

Examples

interface

/ˈɪnɝˌfeɪs/, /ˈɪntɝˌfeɪs/

noun

(computing) the program through which a user can interact with a computer, especially its design and appearance

Examples

gui

/ɡˈuːi/

noun

the visual interaction that users have with the computer through icons, menus, etc.

Examples

firmware

/ˈfɝmˌwɛɹ/

noun

(computing) a type of software stored in a way that it cannot be modified or erased

Examples

to encrypt

/ɛnˈkɹɪpt/, /ɪnˈkɹɪpt/

verb

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

Examples

codec

/kˈoʊdək/

noun

*** ‌a device or program that reduces the size of a file, etc. so that it can be sent more quickly, and returns it to its original form so that it can be used

Examples

to generate

/ˈdʒɛnɝˌeɪt/

verb

*** to produce a set or sequence of data by taking an initial set of data and applying a mathematical or logical process to it

Click to see examples

Examples

Finally, a name must not generate negative associations in the minds of consumers.

They generate excitement with their lively chatter.

This generates in the children a lifelong pattern of expecting that they will always get what they want.

clock speed

/klˈɑːk spˈiːd/

noun

the speed at which a computer can process information, expressed in (MHz)

Examples

byte

/ˈbaɪt/

noun

a unit for measuring the size of computer data equal to 8 bits

Examples

binary

/ˈbaɪnɝi/

noun

a pre-compiled, pre-linked program that is ready to run under a given operating system; a binary for one operating system will not run on a different operating system

Examples

read-only

/ɹˈiːdˈoʊnli/

adjective

*** (of memory, data or a file) able to be seen and read, but not changed

Examples

to rip

/ˈɹɪp/

verb

*** to copy sound or video files from a website or CD on to a computer

Click to see examples

Examples

and then it just feels like a rip.

stack

/ˈstæk/

noun

a storage device that handles data so that the next item to be retrieved is the item most recently stored (LIFO)

Examples

to troubleshoot

/ˈtɹəbəɫˌʃut/

verb

*** trace and correct faults in a mechanical or electronic system