Computer, IT & Internet Vocabulary
AI (artificial intelligence) – Computer systems that can perform tasks without human assistance
Boot-up / Start-up – To start a computer
Computer literacy – The ability to use a computer and its functions
Cyber-crime – Crime committed over the internet such as fraud and identity theft.
Personal data – The information held by websites/companies on internet users and customers
Database – A structured set of data held in a computer
Device/gadget – A small mechanical/electrical tool such as a phone
Hacker – A person who accesses data illegally
Hardware – Tools, physical devices, and machinery such as computers and monitors
Internetsecurity – Security processes aimed at deterring crime and exploitation
Laptop – A portable personal computer
Online – Connected to the internet
PC (personalcomputer) – A computer used mainly by people at home, such as a desktop PC
Privacy – A person’s right to keep their data private
Reboot – To restart a computer
Socialmedia – Websites designed for people to socialise and interact
Software – Computer programs and games
Technophobe – A person who is not very good at using technology
Tech-savvy – A person who is good at using technology
Tobrowse – Scan through a text or website
Tocrash – When the operating system or program stops functioning correctly
Tosurftheinternet – To navigate different websites on the internet
Viral – To become extremely popular online
Virus – Malicious software designed to cause damage to computer systems
Website – A set of pages on the internet typically produced by an organization or person
Wi-Fi – A system that allows connection to the internet without cables
General Science & Technology Vocabulary
Affect – To cause or provoke change
Attribute – A quality or characteristic of something
Breakthrough – A new or dramatic discovery or advancement
Cloning – To reproduce genetically identical organisms
Evidence – The facts that show whether beliefs and opinions are valid
Experiment – The process of testing a theory or demonstrating known fact
Genetically modified – Something that has had its genetical structure altered
High-tech – Something that is or uses advanced new technology
Impact – The effect of something
Invention – A new process or device
Mechanism – A system of parts working together in a particular process
Obsolete – No longer produced or not useful because it is too old
Outdated – Not effective because it is too old or uses old technology
Placebo – An inactive substance used in experiments as a control to test new drugs
Plausible – Something that is reasonable or possible
Revolutionise – To change something drastically and fundamentally
State of the art – The most Science and Technology
Systematic – Done according to a fixed plan or system
Vocabulary for Science Domain& Scientists
Astronomy – The study of space and the universe – Astronomist
Biology – The study of living organisms – Biologist
Botany – The study of plants – Botanist
Chemistry – The study of the substances of which matter is composed – Chemist
Computation – The study of computers and IT – Computer scientist
Ecology – The study of the environment – Ecologist
Forensics – The use of scientific methods to investigate crime – Forensicscientist
Genetics – The study of genes and hereditary characteristics – Geneticist
Neuroscience – The study of the brain – Neuroscientist
Physics – The study of the nature and properties of matter and energy – Physician
Psychology – The study of the mind and behaviour – Psychologist
Virology – The study of viruses – Virologist
Zoology – The study of the structure and classification of animals – Zoologist
Vocabulary to talk about Inventions
turn something on its head: change something completely
a landline: conventional cable phone
the exception, not the rule: something very uncommon
out of this world: unimaginable
so much more than (something): much more complex than
come to expect: become accustomed to
keep up with the (latest news): know what is currently happening
stop and think (for a moment): take a pause to think about something
the stuff of science fiction: the content of sci-fi fantasies, unreal
the downside: the negative aspect
not all good news: not everything is positive
bury your head in (something): be completely involved in something (a book, your phone)
have an adverse effect on: have a negative result
a fact of life: something we all accept as true
here to stay: something which will be permanent
Technology Vocabulary
Access to the Internet – Able to connect to the Internet
Advances in technology – Progressive forward movement in technology
Back up your files – To save your data to another device
Become rapidly obsolete – Quickly become out of date
Computer literate – Adequate knowledge of a computer
Control remotely – To control technology from a distance
Downloading from the Internet – Take data off one computer to another via the Internet
Electronic Funds Transfer – EFT Payment via the Internet
Emerging technology – Brand new machines and software
Glued to the screen – Unable or unwilling to leave the digital device
Hacking into the network – To gain illegal access to the computer
Internet access – The ability to enter the Internet
Internet of Things – A network connecting machines in a location so that they can be remotely controlled
Internet-enabled – Machines or appliances that have Internet access
Keep a hard copy – Keep a paper copy
Labour-saving device – An appliance that saves work
Not rocket science – It is not very difficult
Online piracy – The downloading of licenced media without payment
Re-install the programs – To put computer programs back onto the computer
Shop online – Shop via the Internet
Shut down – Turn the computer off
Social media networks – Online platforms for communication between people and organisations
State-of-the-art technology – The best technology available
Surfing the web – To move from one site to another on the Internet
To click on an icon – To use the mouse to click on the pictures to get into programs
To crash – To stop working suddenly
To Log in – To sign onto the computer
To upgrade your computer system – To get a larger, quicker or more modern computer
Wireless hotspots – A location where the Internet is available
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