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Unit 12. Information Technology Flashcards

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To tell a device or system to operate in a particular time. (Programar)

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UK: Programme US & AUS: Program

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A grey chemical that is found in rocks and sand and is used in making computers and other electronic machines. (Silicio)

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Silicon

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(Phrases with extent) Partly. (De algún modo, hasta cierto modo)

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To such an extent

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(Phrases with extent) To a particular degree or stage, often causing particular results.

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To the extent that

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A small device or machine with a particular purpose. (Aparato, chisme)

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Gadget

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The official legal right to make or sell an invention for a particular number of years. (Patente)

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Patent

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(Phrases with extent) The degree to which something happens or is likely to happen. (El grado)

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The extent to which

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(Phrases with extent) How much. (En qué medida)

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To what extent?

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Area of length; amount. (Extensión, alcance, límite, grado)

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Extent

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  • Describes information, music, an image, etc. that is recorded or broadcast using computer technology. - Showing information in the form of an electronic image.
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Digital

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(Especular)

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Speculate

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A broadcast on television or radio. (Programa de radio o televisión)

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UK: Programme US & AUS: Program

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To write a series of instructions that make a computer perform a particular operation. (Programar)

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Program

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A type of leather that has a very smooth, shiny surface. (Charol)

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Patent / Patent leather

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(Phrases with extent) So strongly that. (Hasta el punto de)

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To the extent of

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Almost a particular thing or quality.

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Virtual

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(Phrases with extent) To the same degree as; as such as. (Igualmente, de la misma manera)

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To the same extent

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(Telecomunicaciones)

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Telecommunications

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To move text or other information on a computer screen in order to see a different part of it. (Desplazarse por la pantalla)

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Scroll

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(Revolucionar)

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Revolutionise

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(Sobrepasar)

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Surpass

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  • To do hard physical work. (Trabajar con gran esfuerzo) - To do something slowly with great physical or mental effort.
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Labour

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  • Covered with a liquid, especially water. (Inundado) - Having an amount of something that is very large or larger that necessary or wanted. (Estar inundado)
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Awash

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A series of instructions that can be put into a computer in order to make it perform an operation. (Programa)

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Program

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To get the official legal right to make or sell an invention. (Patentar)

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Patent

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Describes something that can be done or seen using a computer and therefore without going anywhere or talking to anyone. (Virtual)

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Virtual

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  • Practical work, especially that which involves physical effort. (Trabajo, tarea, esfuerzo) - Workers, especially people who do practical work with their hans. (Mano de obra, obreros)
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Labour

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(Informatización)

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UK: Computerisation US: Computerazition

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Old-fashioned. (Anticuado, pasado de moda)

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Dated

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(Expression) To always do or think a particular thing, although you do not try to.

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Be programmed to do something

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  • A long roll of paper or similar material with usually official writing on it. (Rollo, manuscrito) - A decoration that looks like a roll of paper. (Rollo)
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Scroll

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Too big and taking up too much space. (Voluminoso, inmenso, gigantesco, corpulento)

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Bulky

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Very obvious. (Evidente, patente)

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Patent

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A device that keeps aircraft, spacecraft, and ships moving in a particular direction without human involment. (Piloto automático)

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Automatic pilot / Autopilot

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(Prototipo)

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Prototype

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A thin book or piece of paper giving information about a play or musical or sports event, usually bought at the theatre or place where the event happens. (Programa)

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UK: Programme US & AUS: Program

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A _ invention is protected by law so that only particular people or companies have the right to make or sell it. (Patentar)

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Patent + noun

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Involving, using, or relating to computers, especially the Internet.

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Cyber

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A small set of keys with numbers on them used to operate a television, phone, calculator, etc., or the keys with numbers on them usually found on the right side of a computer keyboard. (Teclado numérico)

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Keypad

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(Phrasal verb) (Specialized) A long, thin strip at the side of a computer window, used for moving its contents up, down

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Scroll bar

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The appearance of someone or something, especially when intended to deceive. (Aspecto, apariencia, disfraz, pose)

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Guise

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(Que ahorra trabajo)

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Labour-saving

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A plan of activities to be done or thing to be achieved. (Programa, plan de estudios)

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UK: Programme US & AUS: Program

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