Technology & Internet

20 words

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   data breachnoun phrase/ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

   An incident where sensitive or confidential data is accessed or exposed without authorization.

   “The retailer suffered a major data breach that affected millions of customers.”

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   digital literacy skillsnoun phrase/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈlɪtərəsi skɪlz/

   The ability to find, evaluate and use information safely and effectively online.

   “Schools should teach digital literacy skills so students can spot fake news.”

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   end-to-end encryptionnoun phrase/ˌend.tuːˈend ɪnˈkrɪp.ʃən/

   A method of encrypting data so only the sender and the recipient can read it.

   “Many messaging apps now use end-to-end encryption to protect privacy.”

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   mobile data plannoun phrase/ˈməʊ.baɪl ˈdeɪ.tə plæn/

   A service package from a mobile operator that provides internet access via cellular networks.

   “I bought a larger mobile data plan because streaming on the go used up my old one.”

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   digital dividenoun phrase/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl dɪˈvaɪd/

   The gap between people or areas that have different levels of access to modern technology and the internet.

   “Many developing regions still suffer from a digital divide that limits educational opportunities.”

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   screen timenoun phrase/ˈskriːn taɪm/

   The amount of time a person spends looking at a screen (phone, computer, TV, etc.).

   “Parents worry about their children's screen time during holidays.”

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   search enginecollocation/ˈsɜːtʃ ˈɛn.dʒɪn/

   a website or program that finds information on the internet when you type in keywords

   “Most students use a search engine to find academic articles quickly.”

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   targeted advertisingnoun phrase/ˈtɑːɡɪtɪd ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ/

   Advertising that is personalised to users based on their behaviour, interests, or data.

   “Many websites rely on targeted advertising to generate revenue.”

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   digital footprintnoun phrase/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfʊtprɪnt/

   The record left by a person's activities online, such as posts, searches, and comments.

   “She deleted old photos to clean up her digital footprint before applying for jobs.”

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    strong passwordcollocation/strɒŋ ˈpɑːs.wɜːd/

    a password that is hard for others to guess because it uses a mix of characters and is not based on obvious personal information

    “Always create a strong password for your online bank account and change it regularly.”

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    subscription servicenoun phrase/səbˈskrɪp.ʃən ˈsɜː.vɪs/

    A paid service that users subscribe to, usually on a recurring basis, for access to content or features.

    “Many people prefer a subscription service for music instead of buying individual tracks.”

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    augmented realitynoun phrase/ɔːɡˌmen.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti/

    Technology that overlays digital information onto the real world, enhancing the user's perception of reality.

    “Many museums use augmented reality to bring exhibits to life for visitors.”

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    facial recognition technologycollocation

    software and systems that identify or verify a person by analysing patterns in their face

    “Facial recognition technology is increasingly used at airports for security checks.”

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    information overloadnoun phrase/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən ˈəʊvəˌlɔːd/

    A state in which a person is exposed to so much information that it becomes hard to understand or to make decisions.

    “Students often suffer from information overload during exam periods.”

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    user-friendly interfacenoun phrase/ˌjuːzəˈfrendli ˈɪntəfeɪs/

    An interface on a website or app that is easy to use and understand.

    “The new learning platform has a user-friendly interface, so students can find materials quickly.”

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    phishing scamnoun phrase/ˈfɪʃɪŋ skæm/

    A fraudulent attempt, usually by email, to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy source.

    “He nearly lost his savings after responding to a phishing scam that looked like his bank.”

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    attach a filecollocation/əˈtætʃ ə faɪl/

    to add a document or file to an email or message so the recipient can download it

    “Please attach the contract as a PDF when you reply.”

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    bandwidth limitationsnoun phrase/ˈbændwɪdθ ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/

    Restrictions on the amount of data that can be transmitted over an internet connection in a given time, affecting speed and performance.

    “Video calls were poor due to bandwidth limitations in the village.”

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    turn on airplane modecollocation/tɜːn ɒn ˈeəpleɪn məʊd/

    to activate a setting on a phone that disables calls, messages and wireless connections

    “I turned on airplane mode during the flight to avoid roaming charges.”

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    spam foldercollocation/spæm ˈfɒl.dər/

    the folder in an email account where unwanted or unsolicited messages are automatically placed

    “Check your spam folder if you didn't receive the confirmation email.”