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C1 Level Wordlist - Computer Science

Here you will learn some English words about computer science, such as "analog", "megabyte", "storage", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
accessible

able to be reached, entered, etc.

[Adjective]
analog

relating to or using signals in which information is represented through constant changing of physical quantities

[Adjective]
antivirus

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

[Adjective]
compatible

having the ability to work with different devices, machines, etc.

[Adjective]
down

(of a computer system) not working temporarily or properly

[Adjective]
interactive

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

[Adjective]
Bluetooth

the system through which different devices can be connected to each other over short distances wirelessly using radio waves

[noun]
Blu-ray

a type of blue disk on which large data such as high-definition videos can be stored

[noun]
USB

the technology or system for connecting other devices to a computer

[noun]
byte

a unit for measuring the size of computer data that equals 8 bits

[noun]
kilobyte

a unit for measuring computer data that equals 1024 bytes

[noun]
megabyte

a unit for measuring computer data that equals 1024 kilobytes

[noun]
gigabyte

a unit for measuring computer data that equals 1024 megabytes

[noun]
terabyte

a unit for measuring computer data that equals 1024 gigabytes

[noun]
backup

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

[noun]
storage

the keeping of data on a computer, etc.

[noun]
flash drive

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

[noun]
hard disk drive

a disk on which data is stored, either inside or outside a computer

[noun]
cyberspace

the non-physical space in which communication over computer networks takes place

[noun]
data processing

a set of actions done on data by a computer to have a certain result

[noun]
default

a predefined option based on which a computer or other device performs a particular task unless it is changed

[noun]
cursor

a movable mark on a computer screen that indicates where the user is working

[noun]
display

an electronic device that visually presents data

[noun]
drop-down menu

a list that presents different options on a computer screen and remains there until one option is chosen by the user

[noun]
hacker

someone who uses computers to illegally access someone else's computer or phone

[noun]
help desk

a service that gives information and support to the computer users, particularly those who work in the same place

[noun]
interface

(computing) the program through which a user can interact with a computer, especially its design and appearance

[noun]
microprocessor

a very small piece of electronic equipment in a computer programed to control all the functions of the CPU

[noun]
multimedia

the application of images, text, audio, and video files collectively

[noun]
personal computer

a compact electronic device designed for individual use, capable of performing various tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, and multimedia applications

[noun]
workstation

a desktop computer that is connected to a network, which is more upgraded than a personal computer

[noun]
spreadsheet

a computer program used for calculating data, especially financial data

[noun]
to computerize

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

[Verb]
to encode

to transform data into a coded form

[Verb]
to format

(computing) to prepare a storage device, such as a hard drive or USB, for use by deleting all the data on it and setting it up for a specific file system

[Verb]
to load

to move data or a program from a local storage device into the memory of a computer

[Verb]
to retrieve

to find and collect data stored on a computer

[Verb]
to upgrade

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

[Verb]
to game

to play computer or video games

[Verb]
random-access memory

a type of computer memory tasked with temporarily storing data for a quicker access

[noun]
solid-state drive

a device fixed in a computer to store information, which retains data if power goes off and is much faster compared to a hard drive

[noun]
Domain Name System

a decentralized naming system used on the internet to translate human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses that computers can understand, enabling the proper routing of data between devices and servers

[phrase]
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