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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Engineering

Here you will learn some English words about engineering, such as "circuit", "battery", "adapter", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Academic IELTS
technical
technical
[Adjective]

having special and practical knowledge of a particular subject, art, craft, etc.

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hi-tech
hi-tech
[Adjective]

employing or involving the most modern methods or the most sophisticated technologies

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to activate

to make something such as a process, piece of equipment, etc. start working

Ex: He activated the alarm system before leaving the house. 
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appliance
appliance
[noun]

a machine or piece of equipment, especially electrical equipment, such as washing machine, dishwasher, etc. that is used for a particular task

Ex: The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances like a dishwasher and microwave. 
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circuit
circuit
[noun]

the complete circle through which an electric current flows, typically consists of the source of electric energy

Ex: The electrical circuit is designed to power the light bulb when the switch is turned on. 
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current
current
[noun]

a flow of electricity resulted from the movement of electrically charged particles in a direction

Ex: An alternating current is commonly used to power household appliances. 
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mechanical
mechanical
[Adjective]

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

Ex: The mechanical device automatically sorts items based on size and weight. 
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mechanism
mechanism
[noun]

a system of separate parts acting together in order to perform a task

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battery
battery
[noun]

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

Ex: The flashlight wouldn't turn on because the battery was dead. 
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engineering

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

Ex: She chose engineering as her major because she loves solving problems. 
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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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robot
robot
[noun]

a machine that can perform tasks automatically

Ex: The factory uses a robot to assemble parts with precision. 
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turbine
turbine
[noun]

a machine or engine that produces power from the pressure of a liquid or gas on a turning wheel

Ex: Steam turbines are commonly used in power plants to generate electricity. 
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wire
wire
[noun]

a thin metal strand or filament used for fastening, forming cages, fences, or similar structures

Ex: The farmer repaired the fence using galvanized wire. 
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technician

an expert who is employed to check or work with technical equipment or machines

Ex: He's an automotive technician, specializing in diagnosing and repairing engine problems. 
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sensor
sensor
[noun]

a machine or device that detects any changes in the environment and sends the information to other electronic devices

Ex: The temperature sensor measures the heat in the environment to adjust the heating system. 
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motor
motor
[noun]

a machine that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy

Ex: The electric motor powered the conveyor belt in the factory. 
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electronics

the branch of physics and electrical engineering that focuses on designing circuits that use transistors and microchips

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adapter
adapter
[noun]

a device used for connecting two pieces of equipment that are not compatible with each other

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amplifier
amplifier
[noun]

an electronic device that strengthens electrical signals or causes sounds to get louder

Ex: The guitarist plugged his electric guitar into the amplifier to increase its volume. 
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breakdown
breakdown
[noun]

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

Ex: The communication breakdown led to the project's failure. 
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capacity
capacity
[noun]

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

Ex: With the right training, he has the capacity to become a world-class athlete. 
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to disconnect

to detach a piece of equipment from its power supply

Ex: The technician carefully disconnected the computer monitor from the power supply before performing maintenance on it. 
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generator
generator
[noun]

an electronic device for producing a signal voltage, often used in testing or for creating specific electrical waveforms

Ex: The engineer used a generator to create a sine wave signal for the test circuit. 
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lever
lever
[noun]

a long rigid bar that is put under a heavy object in order to move it

Ex: He used a lever to lift the heavy rock from the ground. 
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to magnify

to make something seem more significant, serious, or extreme than it really is

Ex: The media tends to magnify minor incidents into major scandals. 
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machinery
machinery
[noun]

machines, especially large ones, considered collectively

Ex: The factory was filled with heavy machinery, each performing a specific function in the production line. 
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transmitter

a piece of electronic equipment used for sending electromagnetic waves carrying radio or television signals

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service
service
[noun]

periodic maintenance of a car, machine, or equipment

Ex: The mechanic completed a full service on the car. 
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spare part

a part made for a machine or vehicle that can be used to replace an old or broken part

Ex: He always keeps a spare part for his car in case something needs to be replaced. 
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