Technology

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a machine, gadget that reduces effort and hard work

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labour-saving device

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the most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest technology, ideas, and features

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state of the art

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control of a machine or apparatus from a distance by means of radio or infrared signals transmitted from a device

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remote control

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an extremely intelligent person

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rocket scientist

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copy, as computer output printed on paper, that can be read without using a special device

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keep hard copies

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to make (something) better by including the most recent information or improvements

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upgrade

Airports have upgraded security.

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no longer used because something newer exists

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obsolete

obsolete computers

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to be unable to stop watching something

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to be glued to your screen

We were glued to the television watching the election results come in.

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a term generally used to describe a new technology, but it may also refer to the continuing development of an existing technology

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emerging technology

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the illegal reproduction and distribution of copyrighted material on the web

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online piracy

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a physical location where people can access the Internet, typically using Wi-Fi

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wireless hotspot

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to use a special program to find and look at information on the Internet

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browse

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a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in computers

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computer buff

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someone who knows a lot about technology

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techie

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telecommunication in the form of a video conference

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video conferencing

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a small, useful device

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gadget

The kitchen is equipped with all the latest gadgets.

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standards which are not easy to meet

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high-spec

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the act of clicking and looking through resources on the internet

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navigate a website

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a change in the way a product or service is produced or delivered that reduces the resource input requirements for production or delivery

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technological advance

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operated by largely automatic equipment

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automated

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a new idea, device, or method

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innovation

She is responsible for many innovations in her field.

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skill or cleverness that allows someone to solve problems, invent things, etc.

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ingenuity

She showed amazing ingenuity in finding ways to cut costs.

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easy to use or understand

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user-friendly

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including the latest information

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up-to-date

up-to-date styles

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able to be reached or approached

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accessible

The mall is accessible from the highway.

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a sudden increase in knowledge, understanding, etc. : an important discovery that happens after trying for a long time to understand or explain something

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breakthrough

Researchers say they have made/achieved a major breakthrough in cancer treatment.

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the process of cleaning, reformatting and structuring raw data so that it can be used by analytical tools or other applications

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data crunching

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a computer program designed to simulate conversation with human users, especially over the internet

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chatbot

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a set of steps that are followed in order to solve a mathematical problem or to complete a computer process

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algorithm

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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

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deep learning

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not natural or real : made, produced, or done to seem like something natural

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artificial

the world’s first artificial heart

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attractive additional features or trimmings

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bells and whistles

The company is putting bells and whistles on its notebook computer.

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something that works very smoothly and effectively

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a well-oiled machine

The office runs like a well-oiled machine.

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a small or insignificant member of a larger organization or system

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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.

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slang for mechanic

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grease monkey

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the latest or most advanced stage in the development of something

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cutting edge

researchers at the cutting edge of molecular biology

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to become extremely afraid or nervous when something bad happens or might happen

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to push the panic button

Medical officials says there is no need to push the panic button over two isolated cases of the disease.

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the basic practical details

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nuts and bolts

When it came to the nuts and bolts of running a business, he was clearly unable to cope.

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prevent something from happening or continuing

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to pull the plug on something

The company pulled the plug on the deal.

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have a misunderstanding

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to get your wires crossed

The source of this rumour got their wires crossed.