World Wide Web
[noun]
a network of information that is accessible to people when they use the internet
Ex:
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Internet
Here, you will learn some English words related to Internet that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.
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modem
[noun]
an electronic device that uses telephone lines to send and receive data between two computers
Ex:
The
modem
connects
to
the
wall
and
the
computer
.
blog
[noun]
a web page on which an individual or group of people regularly write about a topic of interest or their opinions or experiences, usually in an informal style
Ex:
He
writes
a
food
blog
featuring
recipes
and
restaurant
reviews
.
chatroom
[noun]
special websites on the internet where people can communicate in real time
Ex:
She
met
her
best friend
in
an
online
chatroom
.
website
[noun]
a group of related data on the Internet with the same domain name published by a specific individual, organization, etc.
Ex:
The
website
allows
users
to
connect
with
others
who
share
similar
interests
.
web page
[noun]
all the information in one part of a website
Ex:
I
shared
the
link
to
the
web page
with
my
friends
.
network
[noun]
a number of interconnected electronic devices such as computers that form a system so that data can be shared
Ex:
The
university
's
alumni
network
helps
graduates
stay
connected
and
share
career
opportunities
.
Wi-Fi
[noun]
the technology that allows computers, cell phones, etc. to access the Internet or exchange data wirelessly
Ex:
He
upgraded
his
router
to
ensure
a
stronger
Wi-Fi
signal
throughout
the
house
.
social media
[noun]
websites and applications enabling users to share content and build communities on their smartphones, computers, etc.
Ex:
They
shared
photos
and
updates
on
social media
during
their
trip
.
avatar
[noun]
an image that is the representation of a player in a game or an account on social media
Ex:
Players
can
customize
their
avatar
with
different
outfits
and
accessories
.
vlog
[noun]
a form of video content, often published on websites or social media platforms, where individuals or content creators share their personal experiences, expertise, or opinions through recorded videos in a blog-like format
Ex:
He
uploads
a
new
vlog
every week
,
sharing
behind-the-scenes
footage
of
his
creative
process
.
webinar
[noun]
a seminar conducted over the internet
Ex:
You
need
to
register
in advance
to
join
the
webinar
.
hashtag
[noun]
a word or phrase coming after a hash sign '#' used on social media platforms so that one can access all messages with the same subject containing the same hashtag
Ex:
They
created
a
new
hashtag
to
promote
their
charity
event
.
email
[noun]
a digital message that is sent from one person to another person or group of people using a system called email
Ex:
She
accidentally
deleted
the
email
,
so
she
asked for
it
to
be
resent
.
to connect
[verb]
to join a device such as a computer or cell phone to a computer network or the Internet
Ex:
To
print
documents
wirelessly
,
you
need
to
connect
your
printer
to
the
home
Wi-Fi
network
.
to disconnect
[verb]
to sever or interrupt a connection or link
Ex:
The
player
's
poor
internet
connection
caused
the
online game
to
constantly
disconnect
.
browser
[noun]
a computer program that enables the user to read or look at information on the Internet
Ex:
The
website
looks
different
depending on
the
browser
you
use
.
to download
[verb]
to add data to a computer from the Internet or another computer
Ex:
The
app
allows
users
to
download
videos
for
offline
viewing
.
to upload
[verb]
to send an electronic file such as a document, image, etc. from one digital device to another one, often by using the Internet
Ex:
The
students
were
asked
to
upload
their
presentations
to
the
class
website
.
to log in
[verb]
to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions
Ex:
I
need
to
log in
to
my
work
computer
to
access
my
files
.
to log off
[verb]
to stop a connection to an online account or computer system by doing specific actions
Ex:
I
always
log off
my
social media
accounts
before
closing
my
browser
.
to search
[verb]
to search for information or content on the Internet using a search engine or other tools
Ex:
I
searched
for
reviews
of
the
movie
before
deciding
to
watch
it
.
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:
The
website
undergoes
regular
maintenance
to
update
its
content
and
improve
user experience
.