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This flashcard set helps university-level learners expand their English vocabulary related to computer science and technology. The vocabulary flashcards cover a wide range of technical terms, such as "worm," "workstation," and "World Wide Web," making it ideal for students or professionals in tech fields. With the "answer first" learning setting, you can reverse the learning direction – from the target language to the source language, enhancing flexibility. These cards are perfect for intermediate to advanced learners aiming to improve their technical English or prepare for exams.

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247

Students

4

Language

English

Category

English

Level

University

Created / Updated

26.12.2014 / 02.01.2016

a computer screen which represents an office ... and shows the icons of the programms ready for use

desktop

an interconnection point on a computer network where numerous lines come together at the same switch

node n.

a web page made by mixing and matching content from other sources

to autimatically mix and match content from other sources on one's webpage

mash-up n., to mash up v.

to play sound or video on your computer while it is being downloaded from the net

the file played....

stream v. n.

to transfer data from your computer to a server

upoad v. n.

to find and bring back stored data, so that it can be diasplayed on the screen and processed

retrieve v.

relating to business software that enables companies to exchange services, information or products online

business-to-business (B2B) a.

a place on a computer to connect sth or an an endpoint to a logical connection

to move software from one computer system to another

port n. v.

a small mark that can be moved around a computer screen to show exactly where you are working

cursor n.

a alnguage that has codes for indicating the layout and styling of a file, such as italics, paragraphs, insertion of graphics, etc.

markup language n.

to use ingenuity and creativity to solve computer programming problems or to overcome the limitations of a system

hack v.

a unique inaudible code into a digital file that identifies tho owner or the first person who legally purchased the file

watermark n.

(to upload) a radio-style show that is downloaded in MP-3 or video format

podcast n. v.

to perform the routine to finish using a computer system

log off (also out) v.

to put all the parts of a file together in to one location, which reduces the time the computer needs to load it in to memory

defragment v.

amount of data sent through network

bandwidth n.

a kind of handheld and palm-sized PC, electronic organizer, smartphone or pager

personal digital assistant (PDA) n.

a symbol displayed on the computer screen that is moved by means of a mouse, stylus, trackball, etc.

pointer n.

a series of commands that can be executed without user interaction

script n.

the act of sending data from one point to another

transmission n.

the unautorized copying if copyrighted software or media for personal or commercial use

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

piracy n.

someone who uses the Internet frequently and in a responsible way

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

netizen n.

computer copying intelligent human behavior

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

artificial intelligence (AI) n.

to insert an object into a file or internet page in such a waythat is no longer linked to the source document

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

embed v.

squence of immages giving impression uf motion

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

animation n.

a site that is intended to be the point of entry to the web

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

portal n.

using traditional copper telephone lines with analogue signals to connect a computer to a network

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

dial-up a.

set up programm or computer system

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

configure v.

instruction to computer

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

command n.

not connected to the computer and not turned on; or not connected to a computer network or the Internet

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

offline a.

regular postal service mail, which is slower than electronic mail

snail mail n.

copy (of) information on ext. device

back up v., backup n.

to move a card with information stored on a magnetic stripe trough a device to read this information

swipe v.

a terminal or personal computer for one person to work at

workstation n.

relating to a disk or file which is not ready for use and unorganized

unformatted a.

relating to sth done so smoothly that you cannot tell where one thing stops and the next begins

seamless a.

to transfer data from a server to your computer

download n. v.

(of data transmission) differing downstream bit rate and upstream bit rate; or relating to public-key cryptography

asymmetric (also asymmetrical) a.

to break in to a system or to copy commercial software illegaly by breaking copy-protection and registration techniques

crack v.

indicating extreme smallness: one bilionth parth of a unit

nano (prefix)

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to perform the routine to finish using a computer system

log off (also out) v.

to put all the parts of a file together in to one location, which reduces the time the computer needs to load it in to memory

defragment v.

amount of data sent through network

bandwidth n.

a kind of handheld and palm-sized PC, electronic organizer, smartphone or pager

personal digital assistant (PDA) n.

a symbol displayed on the computer screen that is moved by means of a mouse, stylus, trackball, etc.

pointer n.

a series of commands that can be executed without user interaction

script n.

the act of sending data from one point to another

transmission n.

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