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B2 Level Wordlist - Electronic Devices

Here you will learn some English words about electronic devices, such as "gadget", "mechanical", "update", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
gadget
gadget
[noun]

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

Ex: John’s new kitchen gadget can chop vegetables in seconds, making meal prep much easier. 
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device
device
[noun]

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

Ex: She used her device to join the virtual meeting from a remote location. 
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mechanical
mechanical
[Adjective]

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

Ex: The mechanical device automatically sorts items based on size and weight. 
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electronic
electronic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She prefers reading e-books on her electronic tablet rather than carrying around physical books. 
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ingenious
ingenious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The engineer's ingenious design for the bridge combined both aesthetic beauty and structural integrity. 
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intuitive
intuitive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The new smartphone features an intuitive interface that makes it easy for users to navigate and find what they need. 
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latest
latest
[Adjective]

occurred, created, or updated most recently in time

Ex: The company released its latest smartphone model with advanced features. 
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obsolete
obsolete
[Adjective]

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

Ex: The flip phone has become obsolete in an era dominated by smartphones. 
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outdated
outdated
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His outdated smartphone, lacking modern features and capabilities, struggled to keep up with the latest apps and software updates. 
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novel
novel
[Adjective]

new and unlike anything else

Ex: Her novel approach to problem-solving impressed the entire team with its creativity and effectiveness. 
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to power
to power
[Verb]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

Ex: Solar panels are used to power many homes in the neighborhood, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 
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to charge
to charge
[Verb]

to fill an electronic device with energy

Ex: He forgot to charge his laptop overnight, so it ran out of battery during his presentation. 
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to recharge

to refill an electronic device with energy

Ex: She needs to recharge her phone before going out. 
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to drain
to drain
[Verb]

to gradually or completely use up the available resources

Ex: The extended drought drained the reservoirs of water. 
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to boot
to boot
[Verb]

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

Ex: She booted her laptop, eager to dive into her latest writing project. 
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to start up

to start an electronic device or machine

Ex: She started up her laptop to check her emails. 
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to shut down

to make something stop working

Ex: He shut the computer down after finishing his work. 
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to update
to update
[Verb]

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

Ex: She decided to update her resume with her most recent job experience. 
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battery
battery
[noun]

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

Ex: The flashlight wouldn't turn on because the battery was dead. 
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capacity
capacity
[noun]

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

Ex: The capacity of the factory increased with the installation of new machinery. 
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signal
signal
[noun]

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

Ex: The satellite transmits a signal to the television station, allowing live broadcasts to be aired. 
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generation

a class or step of technological development

Ex: The latest generation of smartphones features enhanced camera capabilities and longer battery life. 
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process
process
[noun]

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

Ex: The operating system efficiently manages multiple processes simultaneously, ensuring each one operates independently without interference. 
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charger
charger
[noun]

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

Ex: I always carry a portable charger to ensure my phone doesn’t run out of battery during long trips. 
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cable
cable
[noun]

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

Ex: The electrician installed a new cable to ensure a stable power supply to the building. 
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memory
memory
[noun]

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

Ex: The computer's memory was upgraded to 16GB to improve its performance and speed. 
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screen
screen
[noun]

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

Ex: Scrolling down the page reveals a lengthy screen of text. 
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controller

a piece of equipment by which a machine is operated

Ex: The drone's controller allows the pilot to navigate it smoothly through the air. 
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control panel

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

Ex: The control panel of the washing machine allows you to select different wash cycles and settings. 
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microscope

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

Ex: The scientist used a microscope to examine the structure of the bacteria in the sample. 
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magnifying glass

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

Ex: The detective used a magnifying glass to examine the tiny clues left at the crime scene. 
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compass
compass
[noun]

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

Ex: The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path. 
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drone
drone
[noun]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

Ex: The photographer used a drone to capture stunning aerial shots of the landscape. 
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cutting-edge
cutting-edge
[Adjective]

having the latest and most advanced features or design

Ex: The cutting-edge medical device uses nanotechnology to deliver targeted treatments with unprecedented precision. 
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off
off
[Adverb]

in a state of not operating or no longer functioning, especially of electrical devices

Ex: The lights went off suddenly. 
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touchscreen

a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

Ex: The phone has a responsive touchscreen for easy navigation. 
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