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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Communication

Here you will learn some English words about communication, such as "carrier", "EMS", "hotspot", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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ADSL
[noun]

a method of connecting to the Internet using a phone line that allows you to use that phone line at the same time

Ex: Students in remote areas rely on ADSL connections for online learning and research .
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carrier
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a telecommunications firm that provides a cellular or Internet service

Ex: Choosing a reliable carrier is crucial for businesses relying on telecommunication services .
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area code
[noun]

a series of numbers at the beginning of a phone number that specifies a region, town, etc.

Ex: If you ’re calling from overseas , do not forget to add the international area code.
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extension
[noun]

an extra telephone connected to the main phone line in a house

Ex: The main line was down , so he used his mobile phone to call the office extension instead .
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caller ID
[noun]

a system that shows the phone number of an incoming call

Ex: She was pleased to see her friend ’s name on the caller ID.
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a phone service that enables one to know or answer an incoming call during another call

Ex: The call waiting feature let me take my friend ’s call while I was already chatting with my partner .
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domain
[noun]

the last characters of a website's address such as '.com', '.org', etc.

Ex: The domain name registrar offers various options for domain extensions , including country-specific ones like ' .uk ' or ' .ca ' .
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HTML
[noun]

(computing) a markup language used for the documents that are supposed to be displayed on the World Wide Web

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EMS
[noun]

a system for communicating music, pictures, and lengthy written messages between mobile phones

Ex: The new phone supports enhanced messaging service, so I can send creative texts with pictures.
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hypertext
[noun]

a database format that contains links by which one can access related information on a display directly from that display

Ex: Hypertext markup language ( HTML ) is used to create web pages with clickable hypertext links .
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(computing) a set of numbers separated by dots that a computer with an active Internet connection is identified with

Ex: IT administrators track suspicious activities by monitoring IP addresses accessing their network.
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a company that provides its customers with Internet access and related services

Ex: The ISP's customer service was very helpful when I had trouble setting up my router.
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hotspot
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a public place where a wireless Internet connection is made available

Ex: Government initiatives aim to create more urban hotspots to bridge the digital divide .
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MMS
[noun]

a cellular service that allows one to send and receive color pictures, sounds, etc. on their cell phone

Ex: I used MMS to share my vacation photos with family back home .
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SMS
[noun]

a cellular service of sending and receiving brief text messages on a mobile phone

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telegraph
[noun]

a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals

Ex: During wartime, telegraph lines were vital for transmitting orders and information between commanders.
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intercom
[noun]

a communication system that allows people in different parts of a plane, office, etc. to speak to each other

Ex: The security guard used the intercom to verify the identity of visitors before granting them access to the building .
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a meeting held among several people who are in different locations, linked via the Internet

Ex: The teleconference was scheduled to discuss the company 's financial performance and future goals .
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payphone
[noun]

a telephone in a public place that one needs to pay for, mostly by prepaid cards

Ex: He used the payphone outside the convenience store to call his friend and arrange a meeting spot .
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a piece of software that prevents pop-up advertisements from appearing on a website

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cookie
[noun]

(computing) data that a web server sends to a browser and receives if the user visits the website again, used for identifying or tracking the user's activities

Ex: The website 's use of cookies allows it to analyze user behavior and improve its services over time .
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to bounce
[Verb]

(of an email) to fail to reach the destination and be sent back to the sender

Ex: Upon investigation , it was found that the email had bounced.
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to ping
[Verb]

to send a signal to a computer and wait for a reply as a way to test the connection

Ex: To troubleshoot internet connectivity , you can ping a website like google.com to check if your computer can reach it .
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used on a business letter or email indicating that a copy is being sent to the person mentioned

Ex: The email chain grew longer as more people were added to the CC.
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the act of searching the internet to find one's own name online

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handle
[noun]

someone's username on an online forum or social media platform

Ex: A memorable handle can enhance personal branding and online visibility .
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hashtag
[noun]

a word or phrase coming after a hash sign '#' used on social media platforms so that one can access all messages with the same subject containing the same hashtag

Ex: The hashtag # BlackLivesMatter sparked global discussions .
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a list of names and addresses to which advertising material, information, etc. may be mailed regularly

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hotline
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a direct phone line for emergency calls or calls between heads of governments

Ex: The suicide prevention hotline provides confidential support and counseling to individuals in crisis .
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spammer
[noun]

a person or organization that sends a large number of unwanted advertisements or messages online

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troll
[noun]

(computing) someone who posts hostile, irrelevant, or offensive comments on a website or social media to annoy others

Ex: The forum moderators banned the troll for repeatedly posting inflammatory comments .
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to lurk
[Verb]

to read the posts on a social media platform or discussion forum without actively participating

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spoofing
[noun]

(computing) the practice of sending emails or spams to someone pretending to be someone else by forging their address

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