Technology Flashcards
a machine, gadget that reduces effort and hard work
labour-saving device
the most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest technology, ideas, and features
state of the art
control of a machine or apparatus from a distance by means of radio or infrared signals transmitted from a device
remote control
an extremely intelligent person
rocket scientist
copy, as computer output printed on paper, that can be read without using a special device
keep hard copies
to make (something) better by including the most recent information or improvements
upgrade
Airports have upgraded security.
no longer used because something newer exists
obsolete
obsolete computers
to be unable to stop watching something
to be glued to your screen
We were glued to the television watching the election results come in.
a term generally used to describe a new technology, but it may also refer to the continuing development of an existing technology
emerging technology
the illegal reproduction and distribution of copyrighted material on the web
online piracy
a physical location where people can access the Internet, typically using Wi-Fi
wireless hotspot
to use a special program to find and look at information on the Internet
browse
a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in computers
computer buff
someone who knows a lot about technology
techie
telecommunication in the form of a video conference
video conferencing
a small, useful device
gadget
The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.
standards which are not easy to meet
high-spec
the act of clicking and looking through resources on the internet
navigate a website
a change in the way a product or service is produced or delivered that reduces the resource input requirements for production or delivery
technological advance
operated by largely automatic equipment
automated
a new idea, device, or method
innovation
She is responsible for many innovations in her field.
skill or cleverness that allows someone to solve problems, invent things, etc.
ingenuity
She showed amazing ingenuity in finding ways to cut costs.
easy to use or understand
user-friendly
including the latest information
up-to-date
up-to-date styles
able to be reached or approached
accessible
The mall is accessible from the highway.
a sudden increase in knowledge, understanding, etc. : an important discovery that happens after trying for a long time to understand or explain something
breakthrough
Researchers say they have made/achieved a major breakthrough in cancer treatment.
the process of cleaning, reformatting and structuring raw data so that it can be used by analytical tools or other applications
data crunching
a computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially over the internet
chatbot
a set of steps that are followed in order to solve a mathematical problem or to complete a computer process
algorithm
a type of machine learning based on artificial neural networks in which multiple layers of processing are used to extract progressively higher level features from data
deep learning
not natural or real : made, produced, or done to seem like something natural
artificial
the world’s first artificial heart
attractive additional features or trimmings
bells and whistles
The company is putting bells and whistles on its notebook computer.
something that works very smoothly and effectively
a well-oiled machine
The office runs like a well-oiled machine.
a small or insignificant member of a larger organization or system
a cog in the machine
I decided to set up my own business because I was tired of just being a cog in a machine.
slang for mechanic
grease monkey
the latest or most advanced stage in the development of something
cutting edge
researchers at the cutting edge of molecular biology
to become extremely afraid or nervous when something bad happens or might happen
to push the panic button
Medical officials says there is no need to push the panic button over two isolated cases of the disease.
the basic practical details
nuts and bolts
When it came to the nuts and bolts of running a business, he was clearly unable to cope.
prevent something from happening or continuing
to pull the plug on something
The company pulled the plug on the deal.
have a misunderstanding
to get your wires crossed
The source of this rumour got their wires crossed.
