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Key Scientists Vocabulary - Ada Lovelace

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Key Scientists Vocabulary
London
London
[noun]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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full name
full name
[noun]

the complete name of a person that includes their first name, middle name, and last name

Ex: Please provide your full name on the form. 
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curious
curious
[Adjective]

(of a person) interested in learning and knowing about things

Ex: She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics. 
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to [make] sure
to make sure
[phrase]

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

Ex: Before leaving the house, make sure you turn off all the lights and lock the doors. 
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mathematics

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

Ex: Can you explain this math concept to me? 
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science
science
[noun]

the study of science

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unusual
unusual
[Adjective]

not commonly happening or done

Ex: His quiet behavior at the party was unusual. 
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education
education
[noun]

knowledge acquired by learning and instruction

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mistake
mistake
[noun]

an act or opinion that is wrong

Ex: Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth. 
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mathematician

someone who is a specialist or expert in mathematics

Ex: The mathematician worked late into the night on his latest theory. 
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inventor
inventor
[noun]

someone who makes or designs something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison is renowned as an inventor for creating the electric light bulb. 
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to design
to design
[Verb]

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

Ex: The architect often designs modern homes with sustainable features. 
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machine
machine
[noun]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

Ex: The factory installed new machines to increase production efficiency. 
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to calculate

to find a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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closely
closely
[Adverb]

in an affectionate or emotionally intimate way

Ex: The puppy bonded closely with its new owner. 
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article
article
[noun]

a piece of writing about a particular subject on a website, in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication

Ex: I found an article online that explained how to improve time management skills. 
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to translate

to change words into another language

Ex: She can effortlessly translate English texts into Spanish, showcasing her proficiency in both languages. 
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French
French
[noun]

the main language of France that is also spoken in parts of other countries such as Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, etc.

Ex: He decided to learn French to understand French films without subtitles. 
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English
English
[noun]

the most common language in the world, originating in England but also the official language of America, Canada, Australia, etc.

Ex: John took extra English classes to prepare for his TOEFL exam. 
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to explain

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it. 
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to follow
to follow
[Verb]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

Ex: She followed her doctor's advice and improved her health. 
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series
series
[noun]

a group of similar events, things, or people coming one after the other

Ex: The detective uncovered a series of clues that led to the identity of the culprit. 
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instruction

guidance on how to carry out a task or operate something

Ex: Following the cooking instructions precisely is key to achieving the perfect dish. 
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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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programmer

a person who writes computer programs

Ex: She's a skilled programmer who develops mobile applications for smartphones. 
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interested
interested
[Adjective]

having a feeling of curiosity or attention toward a particular thing or person because one likes them

Ex: She was genuinely interested in learning French. 
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