software /ˈsɔːftwer/
(noun) the programs used by a computer for doing particular jobs
Example: Many computers come pre-loaded with software
(noun) the programs used by a computer for doing particular jobs
Example: Many computers come pre-loaded with software
electronic /ɪˌlekˈtrɑːnɪk/
(adjective) having or using many small parts, such as microchips , that control and direct a small electric current
Example: This dictionary is available in electronic form.
(adjective) having or using many small parts, such as microchips , that control and direct a small electric current
Example: This dictionary is available in electronic form.
telecommunications /ˌtelikəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) the technology of sending signals, images and messages over long distances by radio, phone, television, satellite, etc.
Example: technological developments in telecommunications
(noun) the technology of sending signals, images and messages over long distances by radio, phone, television, satellite, etc.
Example: technological developments in telecommunications
accuracy /ˈækjərəsi/
(noun) the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakes
Example: They questioned the accuracy of the information in the file.
(noun) the state of being exact or correct; the ability to do something with skill and without making mistakes
Example: They questioned the accuracy of the information in the file.
breakthrough /ˈbreɪkθruː/
(noun) an important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement
Example: to achieve a breakthrough
(noun) an important development that may lead to an agreement or achievement
Example: to achieve a breakthrough
mass media /mæs ˈmiːdiə/
(noun)
Example: Mass media has a great effect on human life.
(noun)
Example: Mass media has a great effect on human life.
eradicate /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
(verb) to destroy or get rid of something completely, especially something bad
Example: The government claims to be doing all it can to eradicate corruption.
(verb) to destroy or get rid of something completely, especially something bad
Example: The government claims to be doing all it can to eradicate corruption.
labour-saving /ˈleɪbər seɪvɪŋ/
(adjective) designed to reduce the amount of work or effort needed to do something
Example: modern labour-saving devices such as washing machines and dishwashers
(adjective) designed to reduce the amount of work or effort needed to do something
Example: modern labour-saving devices such as washing machines and dishwashers
achieve /əˈtʃiːv/
(verb) to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
Example: He had finally achieved success.
(verb) to succeed in reaching a particular goal, status or standard, especially by making an effort for a long time
Example: He had finally achieved success.
camcorder /ˈkæmkɔːrdər/
(noun) a video camera that records pictures and sound and that can be carried around
Example: I bought a new camcorder last week.
(noun) a video camera that records pictures and sound and that can be carried around
Example: I bought a new camcorder last week.
communicator /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtər/
(noun) a person who communicates something to others
Example: She is a great communicator.
(noun) a person who communicates something to others
Example: She is a great communicator.
floppy disk /ˌflɑːpi ˈdɪsk/
(noun) a flat disk inside a plastic cover, used in the past to store data in the form that a computer could read, and that could be removed from the computer
Example: I need a new floppy disk.
(noun) a flat disk inside a plastic cover, used in the past to store data in the form that a computer could read, and that could be removed from the computer
Example: I need a new floppy disk.
miraculous /mɪˈrækjələs/
(adjective) like a miracle ; completely unexpected and very lucky
Example: The diet promised miraculous weight-loss.
(adjective) like a miracle ; completely unexpected and very lucky
Example: The diet promised miraculous weight-loss.
conquest /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
(noun) the act of taking control of a country, city, etc. by force
Example: There have been many achievements in human's conquest of space.
(noun) the act of taking control of a country, city, etc. by force
Example: There have been many achievements in human's conquest of space.
micro-technology /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ tekˈˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/
(noun)
Example: Micro-technology is technology with features near one micrometre.
(noun)
Example: Micro-technology is technology with features near one micrometre.
contribute to /kənˈtrɪb.juːt tə/
(phrase)
Example: Her family has contributed $50,000 to the fund.
(phrase)
Example: Her family has contributed $50,000 to the fund.
incredible /ɪnˈkredəbl/
(adjective) impossible or very difficult to believe
Example: an incredible thing
(adjective) impossible or very difficult to believe
Example: an incredible thing
aspiration /ˌæspəˈreɪʃn/
(noun) a strong desire to have or do something
Example: It's a story about the lives and aspirations of poor Irish immigrants.
(noun) a strong desire to have or do something
Example: It's a story about the lives and aspirations of poor Irish immigrants.
space-shuttle /ˈspeɪs ʃʌtl/
(noun) a spacecraft designed to make repeated journeys, for example between the earth and a space station
Example: A space-shuttle will be launched at the end of this month.
(noun) a spacecraft designed to make repeated journeys, for example between the earth and a space station
Example: A space-shuttle will be launched at the end of this month.
visual display unit /ˌvɪʒuəl dɪˈspleɪ juːnɪt/
(noun) a machine with a screen like a television that displays information from a computer
Example: Visual Display Unit is an older British term used to describe any device used with computers to display images
(noun) a machine with a screen like a television that displays information from a computer
Example: Visual Display Unit is an older British term used to describe any device used with computers to display images