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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Technology

Here, you will learn some English words related to Technology that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
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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flash drive

a small device used for storing data or transferring data between electronic devices

Ex: I transferred the presentation to a flash drive so that I could easily share it with my colleagues. 
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artificial intelligence

a field of science that deals with creating programs able to learn or copy human behavior

Ex: This chatbot is powered by advanced artificial intelligence. 
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virtual reality

an artificial environment generated by a computer that makes the user think what they are seeing or hearing is real, by using a special headphone and a helmet that displays the generated environment

Ex: Virtual reality allows users to explore immersive 3D worlds. 
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cybersecurity

the practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access

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machine learning

a branch of artificial intelligence where computers learn how to perform specific operations without previous instructions

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global positioning system

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

Ex: She used her GPS to find the quickest route to her destination during the road trip. 
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user interface

the visual elements and interactive components of a software application or digital device that users interact with

Ex: The UI of the mobile app features a user-friendly design, with clear icons and intuitive navigation menus. 
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microchip
microchip
[noun]

a small piece of material that is a semiconductor, used to make an integrated circuit

Ex: The computer’s performance improved after upgrading its microchip. 
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wireless
wireless
[noun]

a device used for receiving and amplifying radio signals

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telecommunication

the transmission of information, data, or messages over a distance through the use of electronic or optical signals, media, and technologies

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backup
backup
[noun]

(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data

Ex: It's important to create regular backups of your files to prevent data loss in case of a computer crash. 
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to scan
to scan
[Verb]

(of a computer program) to examine applications or digital files in order to detect any viruses or malware

Ex: The antivirus software scanned the entire hard drive for any signs of malicious software. 
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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 encode
to encode
[Verb]

to transform data into a coded form

Ex: Computer programmers encode sensitive information to protect it from unauthorized access. 
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to synchronize

to make sure that different devices or systems operate together smoothly by coordinating their timing, data, or operations

Ex: The software automatically synchronizes data between different devices. 
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to plug in

to connect something to an electrical port

Ex: Before using the new appliance, make sure to read the instructions and know how to safely plug it in. 
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to restore

to return a technological system or data to its previous state or condition, often from a backup

Ex: The software allows users to restore deleted files with just a few clicks. 
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to resize
to resize
[Verb]

to change the size of something

Ex: She resizes the images to fit them into the presentation slides. 
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to develop

to create or refine software, applications, or systems through coding and design processes

Ex: The software development team collaborated to develop a new mobile app for managing personal finances. 
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to program

to write a set of codes in order to make a computer or a machine perform a particular task

Ex: She programmed the robot to navigate through the maze autonomously. 
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to debug
to debug
[Verb]

(computing) to detect and remove faults in a software

Ex: The software developer spent hours debugging the program to identify and fix the errors. 
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to code
to code
[Verb]

to write a computer program using specific instructions

Ex: She coded a new software application to automate tasks at work. 
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to compute

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Ex: Accountants must compute taxes owed by clients based on income levels and deductions. 
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to encrypt

to convert data or information into a coded form, mainly to prevent unauthorized access

Ex: The company encrypts sensitive customer data to protect it from hackers. 
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to decrypt

to convert encrypted or coded information back into its original, readable form using a decryption key or algorithm

Ex: When receiving a secure email, the recipient needs to decrypt the message with the correct decryption key to read its contents. 
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