English Words for "Electronic Devices" | B2 Vocabulary

Gadget

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a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

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John’s new kitchen gadget can chop vegetables in seconds, making meal prep much easier.

The smartwatch is a handy gadget that tracks your fitness and keeps you connected on the go.

Device

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a portable electronic gadet that can connect to the internet, such as a laptop, smartphone, etc.

Mechanical

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(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

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Electronic

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(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

Ingenious

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(of an idea, object, etc.) unique and working very well which has resulted from creativity and clever thinking

Intuitive

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(of computer software) easily learnt and understood, therefore making usage simpler

Latest

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occurred, created, or updated most recently in time

Obsolete

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outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

Outdated

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no longer matching the current trends or standards because of being too old

Novel

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new and unlike anything else

To power

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to supply with the needed energy to make something work

To charge

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to fill an electronic device with energy

discharge

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To recharge

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to refill an electronic device with energy

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To drain

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to gradually or completely use up the available resources

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To boot

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

To start up

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(of an electronic device or machine) to start working

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inseparable

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start

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To shut down

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to make something stop working

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shut

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To update

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to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

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Battery

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an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

What is a "battery"?

A battery is a device that stores energy and provides power to machines, devices, or vehicles. It works by converting stored chemical energy into electrical energy, which can be used to run various equipment. Batteries come in different sizes and power levels depending on their use, from small ones in electronic devices to large ones in cars. They are essential for powering things like phones, flashlights, and cars. Over time, batteries lose their ability to hold charge and need to be replaced or recharged.

Capacity

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the quantity that is possible by a machine, etc. to produce

Signal

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a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

What is "signal"?

A signal refers to a series of electromagnetic waves used to carry data from one device to another, such as from a radio station to a receiver, or from a mobile phone to a cell tower. These signals can carry various types of information, such as voice, music, or video, and are transmitted through the air or via cables. The quality of a signal affects how well the data is received and understood, with stronger signals providing clearer communication.

Generation

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a class or step of technological development

Process

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the occurrence of a program that is being run by an operating system

Charger

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a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

Cable

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a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

Memory

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a piece of electronic object in a computer where data is stored

Screen

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the visual data shown on a smartphone or computer monitor or display

Controller

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a piece of equipment by which a machine is operated

Control panel

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a flat screen with the controls of a machine or device on it

Microscope

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an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

What is a "microscope"?

A microscope is a scientific instrument used to magnify small objects, making them easier to see in detail. It consists of lenses that focus light to create a magnified image of the object being observed. Microscopes are commonly used in biology, chemistry, and medicine to study tiny structures like cells, bacteria, or small organisms. There are different types of microscopes, such as light microscopes, which use visible light, and electron microscopes, which use electron beams for even higher magnification. Microscopes help scientists and researchers examine things that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.

Magnifying glass

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a glassy object that is capable of making small objects seem larger

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compound noun

Compass

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a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

What is a "compass"?

A compass is a small device used to show direction. It consists of a magnetic needle that always points to the Earth's magnetic north. Compasses are commonly used for navigation, helping people find their way when traveling in unfamiliar areas. The device typically has a circular dial marked with the four main directions—north, south, east, and west—and sometimes additional markings for more precise directions. Compasses are used in activities like hiking, boating, and map reading to determine orientation and guide movement.