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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: The system requires users to provide a unique code to access confidential files .
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error
error
[noun]

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

Ex: She received an error notification when the file could n’t be uploaded .
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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: After pressing the key, the screen displayed the desired result .
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to log off

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

Ex: The individual logged off their personal computer to secure their privacy .
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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: He uses accounting software to keep track of his business finances .
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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: He switched from a Linux operating system to a Windows one .
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to install

to add a piece of software to a computer system

Ex: The technician will install specialized accounting software to streamline financial processes .
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hardware
hardware
[noun]

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

Ex: He opened the computer case to examine the hardware inside .
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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: The new smartphone had excellent Wi-Fi capabilities , allowing for fast internet browsing .
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to quit
to quit
[Verb]

to close a computer program

Ex: She clicked the " X " to quit the program and shut down her laptop .
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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: She touched the button on the phone screen to answer the call .
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to type
to type
[Verb]

to write using a physical or digital keyboard

Ex: The student typed notes during the lecture using a tablet .
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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: The program crashed , and the error message appeared in a separate window.
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wireless
wireless
[Adjective]

able to operate without wires

Ex: The wireless security cameras provide real-time monitoring without the need for extensive wiring .
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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: The new fitness tracker seamlessly connects to your smartphone to sync health data .
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connection

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

Ex: The connection between the satellite dish and the television receiver was disrupted during the storm , causing a temporary loss of signal .
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data
data
[noun]

information that a computer can use or store

Ex: Streaming platforms use data to recommend personalized content to their users .
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folder
folder
[noun]

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

Ex: She renamed the folder to match the client 's name .
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to delete
to delete
[Verb]

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Ex: He had to delete the unnecessary apps to make room for the update .
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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: In spreadsheet programs , users frequently drag cells or columns to reorganize data .
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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: She scrolled through her social media feed to catch up on the latest news .
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to back up

to make a copy of computer digital data

Ex: Remember to back up your important files regularly .
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desktop
desktop
[noun]

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

Ex: His desktop was cluttered with too many icons .
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version
version
[noun]

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

Ex: They are working on a digital version of the classic board game for modern audiences .
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application

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

Ex: That application is n't compatible with older systems .
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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: Hackers used a virus to steal personal data .
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