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B1 Level Wordlist - Computer

Here you will learn some English words about computers, such as "error", "program", "software", etc. prepared for B1 learners.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
to access
to access
[Verb]

to be able to use the information from a computer system, network, database, etc.

Ex: Users need valid credentials to access the company's secure database. 
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error
error
[noun]

a situation where a computer program or process stops working or does not work properly

Ex: The program crashed due to a syntax error in the code. 
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key
key
[noun]

one of many buttons that one presses or taps to operate a computer, telephone, or cell phone

Ex: Each key on a keyboard or keypad corresponds to a specific character or function, enabling users to input data and control the device efficiently. 
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to log off

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

Ex: I need to log off my work computer before leaving for the day. 
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program
program
[noun]

a set of coded instructions that control how a computer, cell phone, etc. works

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software
software
[noun]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

Ex: She installed new software to help design her website. 
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operating system

the most fundamental software that manages a computer, cell phone, etc., hardware and provides a platform for running applications

Ex: The operating system controls how the computer runs and manages applications. 
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to install

to add a piece of software to a computer system

Ex: I need to install the latest version of Microsoft Office on my computer for work. 
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hardware
hardware
[noun]

the physical and electronic parts of a computer or other similar system

Ex: The technician replaced the faulty hardware to fix the computer. 
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
[noun]

the technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly

Ex: She connected her laptop to the Wi-Fi network to complete her work from the café. 
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to quit
to quit
[Verb]

to close a computer program

Ex: Don’t forget to quit the app before turning off your computer. 
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system
system
[noun]

computer programs and pieces of hardware operating together

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click
click
[noun]

the action of pressing a button on a computer mouse

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button
button
[noun]

a small area or part of a machine or electronic device, which when pressed starts working

Ex: Press the button to turn on the television. 
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to type
to type
[Verb]

to write using a physical or digital keyboard

Ex: She typed her essay on her laptop. 
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window
window
[noun]

an area on a computer screen that looks like a frame displaying the operation of a specific program

Ex: She opened a new window to check her email while browsing the web. 
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wireless
wireless
[Adjective]

able to operate without wires

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

to join a device such as a computer or cell phone to a computer network or the Internet

Ex: After entering the correct password, I was able to connect my laptop to the Wi-Fi network. 
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connection

the act of establishing or the state of being linked to something

Ex: Despite numerous attempts, John still couldn't establish a stable connection to the Wi-Fi network in his apartment. 
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data
data
[noun]

information that a computer can use or store

Ex: She entered the customer data into the database for future reference. 
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folder
folder
[noun]

a digital location on a computer used to organize and store files together

Ex: Save the document in the project folder. 
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to delete
to delete
[Verb]

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Ex: She decided to delete the old files from her computer to free up space. 
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to drag
to drag
[Verb]

to move a piece of computer data, such as an image, across a computer or smartphone screen using the mouse or a finger

Ex: To rearrange the icons on the desktop, simply click and drag them to your desired positions. 
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to scroll
to scroll
[Verb]

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

Ex: He scrolled down the webpage to read the full article. 
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to back up

to make a copy of computer digital data

Ex: I'll back up my important documents before the software update. 
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desktop
desktop
[noun]

an area on a computer where the icons of programs are displayed

Ex: The file shortcut is saved on the desktop. 
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version
version
[noun]

a different form of something particular when compared with its previous form or forms

Ex: The software company released a new version of its popular app with enhanced features. 
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application

a computer program designed to perform a specific task for a user

Ex: I installed a photo editing application on my laptop. 
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virus
virus
[noun]

a harmful program capable of multiplying itself and corrupting files and not allowing a system, like that of a computer, to function properly

Ex: The virus damaged important system files. 
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