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💻 Technology Vocabulary for IELTS & TOEFL
Essential vocabulary for discussing innovation, digitalization, AI, and technological impact—critical for modern IELTS discussions and Writing Task 2 essays.
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innovation noun — the introduction of new ideas, methods, or technologies
“Continuous innovation in software development improves user experience.” ↗ breakthrough
“Continuous innovation in software development improves user experience.” ↗ breakthrough
obsolete adj — no longer in use or no longer useful; outdated
“Floppy disks became obsolete with the rise of cloud storage.” ↗ outdated
“Floppy disks became obsolete with the rise of cloud storage.” ↗ outdated
algorithm noun — a step-by-step procedure or formula for solving a problem or performing a computation
“Search engine algorithms determine which websites appear first in results.” ↗ procedure
“Search engine algorithms determine which websites appear first in results.” ↗ procedure
automation noun — the use of machines or systems to perform tasks with minimal human intervention
“Factory automation has increased productivity but displaced many workers.” ↗ mechanization
“Factory automation has increased productivity but displaced many workers.” ↗ mechanization
bandwidth noun — the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a connection
“High-bandwidth internet enables seamless video streaming and cloud computing.” ↗ capacity
“High-bandwidth internet enables seamless video streaming and cloud computing.” ↗ capacity
cybersecurity noun — protection of computer systems and networks from digital attacks and theft
“Strong cybersecurity measures are essential to protect personal data from hackers.” ↗ data security
“Strong cybersecurity measures are essential to protect personal data from hackers.” ↗ data security
glitch noun — a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or problem in a system
“A software glitch caused the website to crash during peak hours.” ↗ bug
“A software glitch caused the website to crash during peak hours.” ↗ bug
interface noun — the point of interaction between a user and a device or system
“User-friendly interfaces make technology accessible to non-technical people.” ↗ touchpoint
“User-friendly interfaces make technology accessible to non-technical people.” ↗ touchpoint
integrate verb — to combine or incorporate different systems or elements into a unified whole
“Companies integrate artificial intelligence into their business processes.” ↗ merge
“Companies integrate artificial intelligence into their business processes.” ↗ merge
latency noun — delay in data transmission or system response time
“Low latency is crucial for online gaming and real-time communication.” ↗ delay
“Low latency is crucial for online gaming and real-time communication.” ↗ delay
leverage verb — to use something to maximum advantage; to apply technology strategically
“Businesses leverage social media to reach wider audiences efficiently.” ↗ utilize
“Businesses leverage social media to reach wider audiences efficiently.” ↗ utilize
protocol noun — a set of rules governing data transmission or communication between systems
“Internet protocols ensure devices can communicate regardless of their type.” ↗ standard
“Internet protocols ensure devices can communicate regardless of their type.” ↗ standard
resilience noun — the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to change
“Infrastructure resilience ensures services continue during natural disasters.” ↗ robustness
“Infrastructure resilience ensures services continue during natural disasters.” ↗ robustness
scalability noun — the ability of a system to handle increased demand or growth
“Cloud computing offers excellent scalability for growing businesses.” ↗ adaptability
“Cloud computing offers excellent scalability for growing businesses.” ↗ adaptability
seamless adj — smooth and without interruption or problems
“Cross-platform integration creates a seamless user experience.” ↗ smooth
“Cross-platform integration creates a seamless user experience.” ↗ smooth
surveillance noun — close observation or monitoring of people, places, or systems
“CCTV surveillance has raised privacy concerns in many cities.” ↗ monitoring
“CCTV surveillance has raised privacy concerns in many cities.” ↗ monitoring
virtualization noun — the creation of virtual versions of computing resources like servers or storage
“Virtualization reduces hardware costs and improves server efficiency.” ↗ simulation
“Virtualization reduces hardware costs and improves server efficiency.” ↗ simulation
blockchain noun — a distributed digital ledger recording transactions across multiple computers
“Blockchain technology ensures transparency and security in cryptocurrency.” ↗ distributed ledger
“Blockchain technology ensures transparency and security in cryptocurrency.” ↗ distributed ledger
proprietary adj — belonging exclusively to a particular company; not open-source
“Proprietary software restricts users from modifying or sharing the code.” ↗ exclusive
“Proprietary software restricts users from modifying or sharing the code.” ↗ exclusive
deployment noun — the process of putting a system or application into active use
“The deployment of the new software required extensive staff training.” ↗ implementation
“The deployment of the new software required extensive staff training.” ↗ implementation