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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Computer

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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Words for Academic IELTS
to access
to access
[Verb]

to reach or to be able to reach and enter a place

Ex: The new employee was provided with a key card to access the restricted areas of the office. 
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chip
chip
[noun]

a very small piece of semiconductor, used to make a complicated electronic circuit or integrated circuit

Ex: The chip controls the phone's processing speed. 
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computing
computing
[noun]

the act or process of calculating or determining something numerically

Ex: The computing of the final total took several hours. 
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information technology

a field of science that deals with the use or study of electronic devices and processes in which data is stored, created, modified, etc.

Ex: Information technology plays a crucial role in modern businesses, enabling efficient communication and data management. 
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to log in
to log in
[Verb]

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

Ex: You need to log in to your bank account to transfer money. 
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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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software
software
[noun]

the programs that a computer uses to perform specific tasks

Ex: She installed new software to help design her website. 
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hardware
hardware
[noun]

the physical and electronic components of a computer or other electronic system

Ex: The company upgraded its computer hardware last year. 
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system
system
[noun]

computer programs and pieces of hardware operating together

Ex: The computer system crashed during the update. 
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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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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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database
database
[noun]

a large structure of data stored in a computer that makes accessing necessary information easier

Ex: The company's customer database contained detailed records of all client interactions and transactions. 
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graphics
graphics
[noun]

images, drawings, designs, or other visual elements used alongside text in a publication or similar medium

Ex: The magazine uses colorful graphics to make each article more engaging. 
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to input
to input
[Verb]

to put data into a computer or any piece of electronic equipment

Ex: She inputs her username and password to log into the computer. 
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to output
to output
[Verb]

to produce or supply information using a computer or any other device

Ex: The program outputs the results of the calculation on the screen. 
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to install

to add a piece of software to a computer system

Ex: I need to install the latest version of Microsoft Office on my computer for work. 
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to process

to handle and work with data by operating on them in a computer

Ex: The computer program processed the input data, performing calculations and generating the desired output. 
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to scan
to scan
[Verb]

to examine computer files, programs, or systems automatically for viruses, malware, or other threats

Ex: The antivirus software scans every downloaded file. 
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virtual
virtual
[Adjective]

(of a place, object, etc.) generated through the use of software

Ex: Virtual reality technology allows users to immerse themselves in simulated environments. 
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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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anti-virus program

a software designed to detect, prevent, and remove harmful software, such as viruses, from a computer or device

Ex: The anti-virus program scans your files for potential threats. 
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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 computerize

to use computers to perform a task or do a particular job

Ex: The company decided to computerize its inventory management system to improve efficiency. 
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interactive
interactive
[Adjective]

describing the constant passage of data between a computer or other device and a user

Ex: The educational software offers interactive lessons that engage students in active learning. 
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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 refresh

(computing) to update a display, internet page, etc. and make the most recent information appear

Ex: You need to refresh the browser to view the updated content. 
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upgrade
upgrade
[noun]

an improvement that raises something to a better standard, condition, or level

Ex: The airport is undergoing a major security upgrade. 
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archive
archive
[noun]

a collection of records or documents preserved for their historical value, or the place where such materials are kept

Ex: The university archive contains letters written by former students. 
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binary
binary
[Adjective]

based on or using a numerical system that operates only on 0 and 1

Ex: The binary system is fundamental to digital technology and computing. 
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login
login
[noun]

the act of entering or starting to use a computer system or an online account

Ex: She completed her login to check her emails. 
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username
username
[noun]

a unique identifier or name chosen by a user to represent themselves or their account in online platforms, websites, or social media

Ex: His username is a combination of his initials and birth year. 
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application

a computer program designed to perform a specific task for a user

Ex: I installed a photo editing application on my laptop. 
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antivirus
antivirus
[Adjective]

having the ability to protect a system from viruses by finding and destroying them

Ex: The new antivirus software boasts advanced features for protecting systems from malicious viruses and malware. 
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