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
press /pres/
(noun) newspapers and magazines
Example: The incident has been widely reported in the press.
(noun) newspapers and magazines
Example: The incident has been widely reported in the press.
printer /ˈprɪntər/
(noun) a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer
Example: We use a printer to print documents.
(noun) a machine for printing text on paper, especially one connected to a computer
Example: We use a printer to print documents.
mouse /maʊs/
(noun) a small animal that is covered in fur and has a long thin tail. Mice live in fields, in people’s houses or where food is stored.
Example: My computer's mouse is broken.
(noun) a small animal that is covered in fur and has a long thin tail. Mice live in fields, in people’s houses or where food is stored.
Example: My computer's mouse is broken.
insert /ɪnˈsɜːrt/
(verb) to put something into something else or between two things
Example: Insert the key into the lock.
(verb) to put something into something else or between two things
Example: Insert the key into the lock.
keyboard /ˈkiːbɔːrd/
(noun) the set of keys for operating a computer or typewriter , or the set of letters that you can touch to write on a smartphone or tablet
Example: I have to buy a new keyboard for my computer.
(noun) the set of keys for operating a computer or typewriter , or the set of letters that you can touch to write on a smartphone or tablet
Example: I have to buy a new keyboard for my computer.
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.
CD ROM /ˌsiː diː ˈrɑːm/
(noun) a type of CD used with a computer on which information, sound and pictures can only be read and not written by the computer (the abbreviation for ‘ compact disc read-only memory’ )
Example: Give me the CD.
(noun) a type of CD used with a computer on which information, sound and pictures can only be read and not written by the computer (the abbreviation for ‘ compact disc read-only memory’ )
Example: Give me the CD.
CPU (Central Processing Unit) /ˌsi
(noun)
Example: The most important component of the computer is the central processing unit.
(noun)
Example: The most important component of the computer is the central processing unit.
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.
computer screen /kəm'pju
(noun)
Example: I am cleaning my computer screen.
(noun)
Example: I am cleaning my computer screen.
dial /ˈdaɪəl/
(noun) the face of a clock or watch, or a similar control on a machine, piece of equipment or vehicle that shows a measurement of time, amount, speed, temperature, etc.
Example: Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator?
(noun) the face of a clock or watch, or a similar control on a machine, piece of equipment or vehicle that shows a measurement of time, amount, speed, temperature, etc.
Example: Can I dial this number direct, or do I have to go through the operator?
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.
hardware /ˈhɑːrdwer/
(noun) the machines and electronic parts in a computer or other electronic system
Example: Each time you turn the computer on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost everything you ask it to.
(noun) the machines and electronic parts in a computer or other electronic system
Example: Each time you turn the computer on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost everything you ask it to.
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.