Technology vocabulary runs through TOEIC readings about equipment, software, and media. Learn the meaning, see it in a sentence, then test yourself.
The words
- battery noun
- The part that stores power for a device.The battery lasts about ten hours on a single charge.
- charger noun
- A device used to refill a battery with power.He forgot his phone charger at the hotel.
- cable noun
- A covered wire that carries power or a signal.Please connect the printer with this cable.
- sensor noun
- A part that detects light, heat, or movement.A sensor turns the lights on when someone enters the room.
- malfunction noun
- A failure to work correctly.A software malfunction delayed the flight.
- innovation noun
- A new idea, method, or product.The prize rewards innovation in clean energy.
- broadcast verb
- To send out a program on radio, television, or online.The station will broadcast the interview live at noon.
- publish verb
- To make writing available to the public.The magazine will publish the article next week.
- install verb
- To put something in place so it can be used.Technicians will install the new server on Sunday.
- upgrade verb
- To replace something with a better version.The office plans to upgrade its old computers this year.
- innovative adjective
- New and better than what came before.The design is innovative and easy to use.
- secure adjective
- Protected from danger or unwanted access.All payments are sent over a secure connection.
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The part that stores power for a deviceThe battery lasts about ten hours on a single charge.
A device used to refill a battery with powerHe forgot his phone charger at the hotel.
A covered wire that carries power or a signalPlease connect the printer with this cable.
A part that detects light, heat, or movementA sensor turns the lights on when someone enters the room.
A failure to work correctlyA software malfunction delayed the flight.
A new idea, method, or productThe prize rewards innovation in clean energy.
To send out a program on radio, television, or onlineThe station will broadcast the interview live at noon.
To make writing available to the publicThe magazine will publish the article next week.
To put something in place so it can be usedTechnicians will install the new server on Sunday.
To replace something with a better versionThe office plans to upgrade its old computers this year.
New and better than what came beforeThe design is innovative and easy to use.
Protected from danger or unwanted accessAll payments are sent over a secure connection.
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