A Comprehensive Set of Computer Vocabulary for TOEIC Candidates of All Levels

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Computer vocabulary

Meaning

Example

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cable /ˈkeɪbəl/

a thick, strong wire or a group of wires covered with plastic or rubber that carries electricity or electronic signals

My fiber optic cable is still working fine.

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desktop computer /ˈdɛskˌtɒp kəmˈpjuːtər/

a personal computer that is designed to be used on a desk or table, rather than being portable

Where did Hoa buy that desktop?

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hard drive /ˈhɑrd ˈdraɪv/

the part of a computer that stores information permanently

Not all computers have hard drives.

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keyboard /ˈkiˌbɔrd/

a set of keys that you press to operate a computer or typewriter

Jane's keyboard is broken, and the backspace button is missing.

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laptop /ˈlæpˌtɒp/

a small computer that can work without being connected to electricity and can be easily carried

We need to bring our laptops to the university.

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Computer vocabulary

Meaning

Example

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broadband /ˈbrɔdˌbænd/

a high-speed connection to the internet that allows large amounts of data to be sent quickly

With its measurement tool, it measured broadband speeds from the perspective of the end user.

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Web hosting /wɛb hoʊst/

a service that provides space on a server for websites to be stored and accessed online

In essence, it's similar to Linux, but it's better suited to web hosting than to being a desktop OS.

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Website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/

a set of related pages on the internet that belong to a particular person, company, or organization

Maybe there's a website dedicated to those who despise Jackson Parrish.

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ISP (Internet Service Provider) /ISP/

a company that provides customers with access to the internet

You don't have to pay for the banking service; all you have to pay for are any calls you make while online and your regular ISP fees.

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Firewall /ˈfaɪərˌwɔl/

a system that protects a computer network from unauthorized access

Please only disable your firewall, not your virus scanner.

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Computer vocabulary

Meaning

Example

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Email address /ˈiˌmeɪl əˈdrɛs/

a series of letters, numbers, and symbols that identifies a particular person's email account

An email address forwarded to an email alias is automatically forwarded to a user who already exists.

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Password /ˈpæsˌwɜrd/

a secret word or series of characters that allows access to a computer system or service

By allowing users to securely reset forgotten passwords, integrated self-service password reset reduces help desk costs even more.

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Username /ˈyu zərˌneɪm/

a name that a person uses to access a computer system or website

Before you can use this system, you must first create a username and password.

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New message /ˈmɛsɪdʒ/

a newly written or received electronic communication

She typed a new message to him.

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Attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/

a file that is sent along with an email

She wouldn't be concerned about tomorrow if it weren't for the attachment she'd allowed to grow to Xander.

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Computer vocabulary

Meaning

Example

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restart /riːˈstɑːt/

to make a computer, machine, or program start again after it has been turned off

Instead, I use the shutdown command in conjunction with the restart option.

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plug in /ˈplʌgˌɪn/

to connect a piece of electrical equipment to the power supply

Conversations are also disrupted by operator errors, as it is possible to disconnect the circuit between two talking subscribers by inserting a plug in a multiple jack.

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switch on /ˈswɪtʃˌɒn, -ˌɔn/

to turn on a machine, light, etc.

While you're pondering that, switch on the television and watch some American wrestling.

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shut down /ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn/

to turn off a machine, especially a computer, or stop an operation

If the light itself fails, the power surge will trip the main circuit breaker, shutting down the entire tower.

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start up /ˈstɑrtˌʌp/

to make a machine, system, or program begin to work

Slow Start - Pressing the Slow Start button causes the hand mixer to start slowly so that no ingredients are splattered.

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Computer vocabulary

Meaning

Example

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Virus /ˈvaɪ rəs/

a program that enters a computer and damages or destroys data

With CD4 counts around 400 and a viral load that is undetectable, the virus is no longer on my mind.

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Folder /ˈfoʊl dər/

a place on a computer where files are stored

It was printed from the internet and came with a folder.

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Scroll /skroʊl/

to move text or images up, down, or across a computer screen

To learn more, take a look or scroll down.

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Document /ˈdɒk yə mənt/

an electronic file that contains text, images, or data

This document was made public by their government.

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Memory /ˈmɛm ə ri/

the part of a computer where information is stored temporarily or permanently

The device's memory is about to be full.