Words for Academic IELTS - Lesson 10
Here you will learn some English words about computers, such as "chip", "database", "virtual", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.
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chip
[noun]
a very small piece of semiconductor, used to make a complicated electronic circuit or integrated circuit
information technology
[noun]
a field of science that deals with the use or study of electronic devices and processes in which data is stored, created, modified, etc.
to log in
[verb]
to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions
artificial intelligence
[noun]
a field of science that deals with creating programs able to learn or copy human behavior
database
[noun]
a large structure of data stored in a computer that makes accessing necessary information easier
to scan
[verb]
(of a computer program) to examine applications or digital files in order to detect any viruses or malware
virtual
[adjective]
(computing) describing something that is generated through the use of software
virtual reality
[noun]
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
anti-virus program
[noun]
a software designed to detect, prevent, and remove harmful software, such as viruses, from a computer or device
backup
[noun]
(computing) a copy of computer data that can be used to restore lost or damaged data
interactive
[adjective]
describing the constant passage of data between a computer or other device and a user
to scroll
[verb]
to move what is being displayed on a computer or smartphone screen up or down to see different parts of it
to refresh
[verb]
(computing) to update a display, internet page, etc. and make the most recent information appear
upgrade
[noun]
the process of improving a computer system, machine, etc. in a way that it is more efficient or powerful
binary
[adjective]
(computing, mathematics) based on a numerical system that operates only on 0 and 1
login
[noun]
the act of entering or starting to use a computer system or an online account
username
[noun]
a unique identifier or name chosen by a user to represent themselves or their account in online platforms, websites, or social media
application program
[noun]
(computing) a piece of software programmed to perform a specific task
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