Technology Vocabulary

#81

Presentation software

Example sentences

1. He used presentation software to create slides for the meeting.
2. Presentation software can add pictures, charts, and video.
3. The class learned how to use presentation software.

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#82

Media player

Example sentences

1. The media player opened the music file.
2. This media player supports many video formats.
3. Pause the media player before answering the phone.

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#83

Web browser

Example sentences

1. A web browser lets users visit websites.
2. Open the link in your web browser.
3. The web browser saved my login information.

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#84

Plugin

Example sentences

1. The plugin adds a new feature to the website.
2. Remove the plugin if it causes an error.
3. The designer updated the plugin to improve security.

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#85

Extension

Example sentences

1. This browser extension blocks unwanted advertisements.
2. I installed an extension to check my grammar.
3. The extension appears as a small icon near the address bar.

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#86

User interface

Example sentences

1. The user interface should be clear and easy to understand.
2. The app has a simple user interface.
3. Designers tested the user interface with new users.

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#87

Graphical user interface

Example sentences

1. A graphical user interface uses windows, icons, and menus.
2. The graphical user interface made the program easier to use.
3. Most smartphone apps have a graphical user interface.

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#88

Command-line interface

Example sentences

1. The command-line interface accepts commands typed as text.
2. Developers often use a command-line interface for technical tasks.
3. She opened the command-line interface to copy many files.

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#89

Window

Example sentences

1. Open a new window to compare the two documents.
2. The message appeared in a small window.
3. She moved the window to the right side of the screen.

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#90

Menu

Example sentences

1. Choose “Save” from the menu.
2. The settings menu contains several options.
3. The restaurant app has a menu at the bottom of the screen.

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#91

Icon

Example sentences

1. Click the icon to open the application.
2. The battery icon shows how much power is left.
3. She moved the icon to the desktop.

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#92

Shortcut

Example sentences

1. Use this keyboard shortcut to copy the text.
2. He created a shortcut to the project folder.
3. The shortcut saved time during daily work.

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#93

Clipboard

Example sentences

1. The copied text stays on the clipboard for a short time.
2. I placed the picture on the clipboard and pasted it into the document.
3. The clipboard can hold content before you move it elsewhere.

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#94

Multitasking

Example sentences

1. Multitasking allows the computer to run several tasks at once.
2. She was multitasking by reading email during the meeting.
3. Too much multitasking can reduce concentration.

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#95

Process

Example sentences

1. Each running application uses at least one process.
2. The process stopped because the program had an error.
3. The task manager showed which process used the most memory.

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#96

Thread

Example sentences

1. A program can use several threads to work faster.
2. One thread handled the download while another updated the screen.
3. The developer found an error in a background thread.

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#97

Task manager

Example sentences

1. Open the task manager to see running programs.
2. The task manager showed that the browser used too much memory.
3. He closed the frozen application through the task manager.

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#98

Software update

Example sentences

1. The software update added new features and security fixes.
2. Install the software update when your device is connected to power.
3. The phone restarted after the software update.

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#99

Patch

Example sentences

1. The patch fixed a serious error in the program.
2. The company released a security patch yesterday.
3. Install the patch before using the system online.

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#100

License

Example sentences

1. The software license allows five people to use the program.
2. Read the license before installing the application.
3. The company renewed its software license for another year.

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