session /ˈseʃn/
(noun) a period of time that is spent doing a particular activity
Example: The morning sessions tend to fill up first, so sign up early
(noun) a period of time that is spent doing a particular activity
Example: The morning sessions tend to fill up first, so sign up early
access /ˈækses/
(noun) the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
Example: You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
(noun) the opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something
Example: You can't gain access to the files unless you know the password
compatible /kəmˈpætəbl/
(adjective) able to be used together
Example: This operating system is not compatible with this model computer
(adjective) able to be used together
Example: This operating system is not compatible with this model computer
network /ˈnetwɜːrk/
(noun) a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that are connected to each other and operate together
Example: We set up a new network in my office to share files
(noun) a complicated system of roads, lines, tubes, nerves, etc. that are connected to each other and operate together
Example: We set up a new network in my office to share files
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
update /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/
(verb) to make something more modern by adding new parts, etc.
Example: The personnel officer updated the employees on the latest personnel changes
(verb) to make something more modern by adding new parts, etc.
Example: The personnel officer updated the employees on the latest personnel changes
theme /θiːm/
(noun) the subject or main idea in a talk, piece of writing or work of art
Example: North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival.
(noun) the subject or main idea in a talk, piece of writing or work of art
Example: North American literature is the main theme of this year's festival.
interaction /ˌɪntərˈækʃn/
(noun) the act of communicating with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them
Example: My pharmacist was concerned about the interaction of the two medications I was prescribed
(noun) the act of communicating with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them
Example: My pharmacist was concerned about the interaction of the two medications I was prescribed
limit /ˈlɪmɪt/
(noun) the greatest or smallest amount of something that is allowed
Example: We were reaching the limits of civilization.
(noun) the greatest or smallest amount of something that is allowed
Example: We were reaching the limits of civilization.
convert /kənˈvɜːrt/
(verb) to change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another
Example: We've converted from oil to gas central heating.
(verb) to change or make something change from one form, purpose, system, etc. to another
Example: We've converted from oil to gas central heating.
export /ˈekspɔːrt/
(noun) the selling and transporting of goods to another country
Example: 90% of the engines are exported to Europe.
(noun) the selling and transporting of goods to another country
Example: 90% of the engines are exported to Europe.
attach /əˈtætʃ/
(verb) to fasten or join one thing to another
Example: They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement).
(verb) to fasten or join one thing to another
Example: They have attached a number of conditions to the agreement (= said that the conditions must be part of the agreement).
split /splɪt/
(verb) to divide, or to make something divide, into two or more parts
Example: There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
(verb) to divide, or to make something divide, into two or more parts
Example: There have been reports of a split between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.
instruction /ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/
(noun) detailed information on how to do or use something
Example: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.
(noun) detailed information on how to do or use something
Example: The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it.
program /ˈprəʊɡræm/
(noun) a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer
Example: The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted.
(noun) a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer
Example: The computer is programmed to warn users before information is deleted.
visible /ˈvɪzəbl/
(adjective) that can be seen
Example: The house is clearly visible from the beach.
(adjective) that can be seen
Example: The house is clearly visible from the beach.
equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
(noun) the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
(noun) the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
support /səˈpɔːrt/
(verb) to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it
Example: The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war.
(verb) to help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them/it
Example: The majority of ordinary citizens did not support the war.
programme /ˈprəʊɡræm/
(noun) something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio
Example: The final section of road is programmed for completion next month.
(noun) something that people watch on television or listen to on the radio
Example: The final section of road is programmed for completion next month.
import /ˈɪmpɔːrt/
(noun) a product or service that is brought into one country from another
Example: We import a large number of cars from Japan.
(noun) a product or service that is brought into one country from another
Example: We import a large number of cars from Japan.
application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university
Example: Susan is writing a letter of application.
(noun) a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university
Example: Susan is writing a letter of application.
publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
(verb) to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM , etc. and sell it to the public
Example: Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM.
(verb) to produce a book, magazine, CD-ROM , etc. and sell it to the public
Example: Most of our titles are also published on CD-ROM.
feature /ˈfiːtʃər/
(noun) something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
Example: The software has no particular distinguishing features.
(noun) something important, interesting or typical of a place or thing
Example: The software has no particular distinguishing features.
data /ˈdeɪtə/
(noun) facts or information, especially when examined and used to find out things or to make decisions
Example: These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up.
(noun) facts or information, especially when examined and used to find out things or to make decisions
Example: These data show that most cancers are detected as a result of clinical follow-up.
memory /ˈmeməri/
(noun) your ability to remember things
Example: He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident.
(noun) your ability to remember things
Example: He suffered loss of memory for weeks after the accident.
cancel /ˈkænsl/
(verb) to decide that something that has been arranged will not now take place
Example: The wedding was cancelled at the last minute.
(verb) to decide that something that has been arranged will not now take place
Example: The wedding was cancelled at the last minute.