Technology Glossary

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• The ambient temperature in the room was carefully controlled for the experiment.
• I love the ambient lighting in this cafe, it's so cozy.
• The party had such a chill vibe, the ambient music was on point.
• The tension in the room was thick, creating an ambient sense of unease.

adjective describing something that is protected or covered with armor

• The army deployed heavily armored vehicles to protect the troops.
• I saw a cool armored truck on the highway today.
• That guy's car is totally armored up with all those modifications.
• She kept her emotions armored, not letting anyone see how she truly felt.

noun a main or important element or ingredient to which other things are added

verb to use something as the foundation or starting point for something

adjective having a quality or feature that is considered basic or fundamental

adverb in a way that is not based on reason or fact

• The company's decision-making process is based on thorough market research.
• I'm gonna base my decision on what my gut tells me.
• I'm totally basing my choice on vibes alone.
• Her confidence is based on a solid foundation of self-belief.

noun a small piece of food, typically a snack, made from potato, corn, or similar ingredients and fried or baked until crisp

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• The restaurant served crispy potato chips as a side dish.
• I love snacking on chips while watching movies.
• Let's grab some chips and salsa for the party.
• She knew how to play her cards right and ended up with all the chips.

noun a visual impairment that prevents an individual from distinguishing certain colors

• Color blindness, also known as color vision deficiency, is a condition in which a person is unable to distinguish certain colors.
• My friend has color blindness, so he has trouble telling the difference between red and green.
• Some people think color blindness means you only see in black and white, but that's not true.
• In a world full of color, color blindness can make things seem a little dull.

verb past participle of the verb 'do', indicating an action that has been completed

adjective used to describe something that is finished or completed

• The project was successfully completed and all the tasks were done on time.
• I'm finally done with my homework, now I can relax.
• I'm done with this drama, I can't deal with it anymore.
• After the breakup, I felt like my heart was done, but time healed me.

verb to prepare or create a plan, document, or list by writing it out

adverb in a way that is upward or towards a higher point

preposition used to indicate movement or direction towards a higher point

• The lawyer will draw up a contract for the business agreement.
• Can you help me draw up a shopping list for the party?
• Let's draw up a plan to sneak into the concert.
• She will draw up her courage and confront the bully.

noun a brief flash of light

verb to shine unsteadily; flutter

noun a hard, brittle substance, typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with soda, lime, and sometimes other ingredients and cooling rapidly. It is used to make windows, drinking containers, and other articles.

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adjective made of glass

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• He carefully poured the wine into a crystal glass.
• Can you hand me that glass over there?
• I accidentally knocked over my drink and shattered the glass.
• She saw the world through rose-colored glasses.

noun a brief explanation or translation of a difficult or technical expression

verb to provide a gloss for a word or text

• The gloss on the magazine cover made the colors pop.
• I love how the gloss on this lipstick gives it a shiny finish.
• Check out the gloss on that car - it's so shiny!
• She tried to gloss over the mistake, but everyone noticed.

noun a magazine, photograph, or illustration printed on shiny, smooth paper

adjective having a shiny or reflective surface, smooth and lustrous

adverb in a glossy manner, with a shiny or reflective appearance

• The magazine cover was printed on glossy paper to enhance the images.
• I love how the car looks with its glossy finish.
• Her nails were so glossy, they looked like they were wet.
• His speech was full of glossy promises but lacked substance.

noun a book giving information such as facts on a particular subject or instructions for operating a device or machine

• The company provides a detailed handbook outlining all policies and procedures for employees.
• Make sure to check the handbook for all the rules before starting your new job.
• I found this cool handbook that has all the insider tips and tricks for acing the interview.
• The handbook of life doesn't come with an instruction manual, we have to figure it out as we go.

adjective describing the most forward or front part of something

• The headmost student in the class always sets a good example for others to follow.
• I always make sure to sit in the headmost row of the movie theater for the best view.
• I need to be the headmost in line for the new iPhone release.
• The headmost player on the team is known for their exceptional skills and leadership.

verb to maintain in a particular state or position

• The annual meeting was held at the convention center.
• We held a small gathering at my house last weekend.
• I heard they held a killer party at the beach last night.
• She held onto hope that things would get better.

verb to spend time doing nothing; to be inactive

adjective not working or active; unemployed or doing nothing

• The machine remained idle for hours due to a technical malfunction.
• He was just idling around the house all day.
• Stop being so idle and get to work!
• Her mind wandered into idle thoughts during the boring meeting.

adjective not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional

adverb in an unintentional or accidental manner

• The inadvertent deletion of important files caused a major setback in the project.
• I made an inadvertent mistake by sending the email to the wrong recipient.
• I accidentally ate my friend's lunch, it was totally inadvertent.
• Her inadvertent slip of the tongue revealed the secret to everyone.

noun a space that intervenes between things; an intervening space

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• The interspace between the two buildings allows for natural light to filter through.
• I found a cozy little spot in the interspace between the couch and the coffee table.
• Let's hang out in the interspace behind the school during lunch.
• The poet often explores the interspace between dreams and reality in her work.

verb Locating is a verb that refers to the act of determining or finding the position or whereabouts of someone or something.

• The process of locating the source of the issue took longer than expected.
• I had a hard time locating my keys this morning.
• I'm always on the lookout for locating new food spots in town.
• Locating the root cause of the problem is key to finding a solution.

noun a particular place or position

adjective describing the noun location

• The company is considering a new location for their headquarters.
• Let's meet at the usual location for lunch.
• I can't believe we found this cool location for the party!
• In literature, the setting of a story often plays a crucial role in shaping the plot and characters' actions.

adjective describing something that continues without stopping or pausing

• The train runs nonstop from New York to Washington D.C.
• We talked nonstop for hours at the party last night.
• I've been working nonstop on this project all week.
• Her mind was like a nonstop rollercoaster of thoughts and ideas.

noun a person or thing that is capable of being used or operated

adjective describing something that is capable of being used or operated

• The machine is currently inoperable, but once the necessary repairs are made, it will be operable again.
• The car won't start right now, but we're working on getting it operable soon.
• I can't believe how quickly she made that old computer operable again.
• After months of therapy, her damaged knee is finally operable and she can start walking normally again.

noun the outer limits or edge of an area or object

adjective relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something

• The new shopping center is located on the periphery of the city.
• We usually hang out at the cafes on the periphery of town.
• Let's go chill at the spot on the periphery, it's always lit.
• Her ideas were on the periphery of the discussion, not fully central to the topic.

noun the act of lifting or elevating something

verb to lift or move something to a higher position

adjective used to describe something that has been increased or elevated

preposition can be used as a preposition in phrases like 'raise the bar'

• The company decided to raise the salaries of all employees by 5%.
• I heard that the boss is planning to raise our paychecks next month.
• I'm hoping for a raise so I can finally afford that new car.
• Her speech on climate change really helped raise awareness among the community.

noun a list or record of events or items

• The registry of births, marriages, and deaths is maintained by the government.
• Make sure to update your gift registry for the upcoming wedding.
• I added that new video game to my wishlist registry.
• The library serves as a registry of knowledge and information.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'removed' is a past tense verb indicating that something was taken away or eliminated.

• The contaminated water was promptly removed from the storage tank.
• I just removed all the junk from my closet and it feels so much better.
• I had to remove that toxic person from my life, they were causing too much drama.
• She removed all doubt from her mind and made a decision to move forward with confidence.

noun a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

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• The experiment's result confirmed the hypothesis.
• The test result showed that I aced the exam!
• The outcome of the game was a total win for our team.
• The result of her hard work was a promotion at work.

adjective A descriptive word that modifies or describes a noun, indicating that something is bright, glossy, or reflecting light.

• The scientist observed the shiny surface of the newly discovered mineral.
• Wow, look at that shiny new car!
• Her new phone is so shiny, I can't stop staring at it.
• His future looked shiny and full of possibilities.

noun a photograph taken quickly and informally, typically with a small hand-held camera

• The photographer captured a beautiful snapshot of the city skyline at sunset.
• I took a quick snapshot of my lunch before digging in.
• Let's snap a quick snapshot of us making funny faces!
• The report provides a snapshot of the company's financial health at a specific point in time.

noun a state of readiness or availability for immediate action or use

adjective ready for immediate use or action

• Please remain on standby until further instructions are provided.
• Just hang tight and stay on standby for now.
• I'm just chilling on standby until they call me in.
• She kept her emotions on standby, ready to react when the time was right.

noun a continuous period of specified success or good fortune

• The athlete had an impressive winning streak in the competition.
• She's on a winning streak right now, can't be stopped!
• My favorite team is on a winning streak and I'm loving it!
• His streak of bad luck seems to never end.

noun a person who takes or receives something

adjective relating to or characteristic of someone who takes or receives something

• The contract clearly outlines the responsibilities of the taker in this transaction.
• The taker of the last piece of cake was me!
• Don't be a taker and always expect others to pay for you.
• She was a taker of people's kindness, never giving anything in return.

noun A tool used for cutting internal threads in a hole

verb To strike something gently and quickly

• Please tap the screen to select your preferred language.
• Hey, can you tap on the icon to open the app?
• I'll just tap out a quick message to let them know we're running late.
• She had to tap into her inner strength to get through the difficult situation.

noun a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack

verb to aim or direct at a target

• The marketing team set a specific target for sales growth this quarter.
• We need to hit our sales target by the end of the month.
• Let's crush our target and celebrate with a team dinner!
• Aim for the stars and make them your target to achieve greatness.

noun a final point or limit

verb to bring to an end or conclusion

adjective used to describe something that brings an end to something

• The company decided to terminate the employee due to repeated policy violations.
• They had to terminate that guy because he just couldn't follow the rules.
• They had to give him the boot because he was causing too many problems.
• The relationship had to be terminated in order to preserve their own well-being.

noun the process of dismissing someone from employment

• The termination of the contract was due to a breach of the agreement.
• They fired him, it was a termination of his employment.
• She got the boot, it was a termination of her job.
• The termination of their friendship was a result of a misunderstanding.

noun a device used to measure or record time, especially one used in cooking or sports

• The timer on the oven will alert us when the cake is done baking.
• Don't forget to set the timer for the laundry so it doesn't sit in the machine too long.
• I always use the timer on my phone to make sure I don't oversleep.
• The timer is ticking on our project deadline, we need to work efficiently to finish on time.

noun A person's action of submitting something, such as an assignment or a document

verb To submit or hand in something, typically a completed task or assignment

• Please remember to turn in your assignment by the deadline.
• Don't forget to hand in your homework on time.
• Make sure you submit your project before it's due.
• It's time to turn in a new leaf and start fresh.

adjective not slowed down or blocked by anything; free from obstacles or restrictions

• The research was conducted unhampered by external influences.
• I was able to work unhampered by any distractions.
• I can skate unhampered at the park without worrying about rules.
• Her creativity soared unhampered by self-doubt.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The company experienced a device takeover when hackers gained access to their network.
• My phone got a device takeover and started acting weird.
• I heard about a device takeover at the tech store down the street.
• The new software update felt like a device takeover, completely changing how my phone worked.

noun a word made up of two or more words that are joined together without spaces

adjective describing a word that is formed by combining two or more words without spaces

• The closed compound 'firefighter' refers to a person who extinguishes fires.
• I learned that 'bedroom' is a closed compound word, unlike 'living room'.
• In texting, people often use closed compounds like 'bff' for 'best friends forever'.
• The term 'self-esteem' is a closed compound that represents one's confidence and self-worth.

noun a light touch or stroke

verb to strike lightly

adverb in a gentle or light manner

• The plumber needed to tap up the leak in the pipe before it caused any further damage.
• I'll just tap up this message and send it to you real quick.
• Let me tap up my friend to see if he wants to hang out tonight.
• She had to tap up her courage before giving the presentation in front of a large audience.