Computer Technology 컴퓨터 공학 관련 용어 영영풀이

[Computer Technology 컴퓨터 공학 관련 용어 영영풀이]

 

light

noun : a thing that gives off the energy that makes seeing possible

mute

verb : to turn off the sound

search

verb : to look for something

 

application

noun : a software program with specific instructions and a specific purpose

attachment

noun : a document or computer file attached to an email message

audio

noun : recorded sound

blog

noun : a website on which someone writes about his or her thoughts, opinions, or experiences

browser

noun : a software program that allows users to access and view pages on the World Wide Web

capacity

noun : the greatest amount or number that something can hold or contain

CD

noun : a plastic disk used to store sound and data in an electronic format

cell phone

noun : a portable telephone that functions without a wire

communication

noun : the exchange of information between two or more living things

computer

noun : an electronic machine that can store and sort information

console

noun : a video gaming system that connects to a television or other display device

crash

verb : to stop working suddenly

cursor

noun : a blinking line on a computer screen that shows the location of the next typed or deleted character

data

noun : facts and information, such as measurements or statistics, used to analyze or plan

database

noun : a set of computer data that can be organized and used in various ways

desktop

noun : the display portion of a computer that shows icons for files, folders, and other computer documents

disk

noun : a round, flat shape; a round object

download

verb : to copy a file, especially an Internet file, to a computer; to transfer photos from a camera memory card to a computer

duration

noun : a length of time during which something happens

DVD

noun : a high-density videodisc that can store a large amount of data

eject

verb : to throw or force out of

electronics

noun : devices with many small parts that run on electricity

email

noun : messages delivered electronically from one computer to another

field

noun : a location in a computer file or on a website that can hold data, like a blank to be filled in

folder

noun : a folded piece of cardboard or heavy paper for holding loose papers; an icon on a computer screen that can be clicked on to access files or other folders

format

noun : the structure or organization of data for storing, printing, or displaying information

graphic

noun : a drawing, photo, map, or chart used in a book, magazine, or website

headset

noun : a set of headphones, usually with an attached microphone

high-tech

adjective : using complex technology

home page

noun : the main page of a website

icon

noun : a small image on a computer screen that represents something, such as a program

input

verb : to enter data into a computer system

install

verb : to add a piece of equipment or software so it is ready to use

interactive

adjective : created to respond to input from a user or involving a connection to other people

Internet

noun : a global, public computer network

intranet

noun : a private communications network within an organization that functions like the Internet

invention

noun : a new device or process

keyboard

noun : a group of keys laid out in one or more rows that operates a computer, typewriter, or a musical instrument

link

verb : to connect two things

link

noun : a connection on a website that, when clicked, takes you to another page or site; usually blue and underlined

login

verb : to identify oneself to access a computer system

malfunction

noun : a failure to work properly

memory

noun : the power to remember; a thing that is remembered; the part of a computer that stores information

menu

noun : a list of options and commands displayed on a computer screen

miniaturization

other : the act or process of designing or making something very small

modernization

noun : the changing of a society, culture, or organization to use more advanced or modern technology and knowledge

monitor

noun : the part of a computer that contains the visual display area

mouse

noun : a small hand-held device on a computer that controls the cursor and pointer

navigation

noun : the act of steering a course toward a destination

network

noun : a group of computers or things that are connected to each other

online

adjective : connected to the Internet or to another computer

online

adverb : while connected to the Internet or other computer network

output

verb : to produce a finished product using a computer

password

noun : a secret word that is required to gain access to secured information

phone

noun : a device that changes sound vibrations, such as the human voice, into electrical signals that can be sent over long distances

printer

noun : a machine for printing text or images from a computer onto paper

privacy

noun : the state of being alone or not watched or bothered by other people

profile

noun : a short description or set of data that provides information about something or someone

program

verb : to give a computer or other machine instructions for completing an action

record

noun : a vinyl disk on which music is recorded

resolution

noun : a measure of detail in a digital image, as measured in dots per inch

scanner

noun : an electronic device that converts visual information into digital information

scroll

verb : to move text or graphics on a computer screen to look at it

smartphone

noun : a mobile phone with computer features and Internet access

software

noun : computer programs

spam

noun : junk mail that is delivered electronically

tab

noun : a fixed spacing indent in a word processing file

technology

noun : the use of scientific knowledge or tools to make or do something

template

noun : a pattern for a file or document that can be used to create new files more quickly

text

verb : to send or receive a short written message by a device such as a cell phone

upload

verb : to transfer a file from a private computer to a web server

username

noun : a name used for identification purposes to access a computer network

video game

noun : a game played on a computer, television screen, or other display screen

weblog

noun : a website with an online journal where you can post comments for anybody to read

website

noun : one or more linked webpages on the Internet that provide information about a person, topic, or organization

wireless

adjective : lacking wires; operating without the use of wires

 

analog

adjective : using information that is continuous, such as clock hands that rotate in a circle

bandwidth

noun : the maximum amount of information that can move through an Internet cable

bit

noun : the smallest amount of information that can be stored on a computer or sent over the Internet

broadband

adjective : being part of or relating to a high-speed computer network

byte

noun : a unit of digital information storage equal to eight bits

client

noun : a computer used by the general public to access all that the Internet provides

computer model

noun : a representation of a real object or idea by a computer program using mathematical equations

computer operator

noun : a person who is responsible for monitoring and maintaining a computer system

cyberbullying

noun : the bullying of a person through the electronic posting of harmful messages about them

cyberspace

noun : a computer network, especially the Internet

digital

adjective : using information stored as a series of ones and zeros for computers to read; showing information in a row of numbers rather than as hands on a dial

digitized

adjective : converted into a digital format that uses only ones and zeros

diskette

noun : a floppy disk

domain name

noun : the text name that corresponds to the IP address of a website

facsimile

noun : an exact copy of a piece of paper sent to another location by scanning it and sending the image through a telephone line

fiber-optic

adjective : made from or relating to thin strands of glass or plastic that can used to carry signals

gigabyte

noun : a unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 megabytes

hard drive

noun : the physical part of a computer that stores documents, applications, and other information

hardware

noun : the machines, cables, and other physical parts of a computer

HTML

noun : Hypertext Markup Language; a standard language for formatting web text

instant message

noun : a typed message exchanged between computer users in real time over the Internet

integrated circuit

noun : a collection of tiny electronic parts that make a computer work

IP address

noun : the unique number of a server or client computer

ISP

noun : Internet Service Provider; a company that sells access to the Internet

kilobyte

noun : a unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 bytes

macro

noun : a single computer instruction that is an abbreviation for a series of instructions

megabyte

noun : a unit of digital information storage equal to 1,024 kilobytes

microchip

noun : a tiny electronic device used to store or process information

microprocessor

noun : a tiny chip that contains many integrated circuits

modem

noun : a device used to connect a computer to the Internet

multimedia

noun : programs or files that contain pictures, video, and/or sound

RAM

noun : a kind of computer memory; an abbreviation for random-access memory

receiver

noun : an electronic device that detects electromagnetic signals and converts them into sound, pictures, or another form

search engine

noun : a search tool used to locate information on the Internet

server

noun : a computer that manages the flow of information to and from a local network or the Internet

simulation

noun : a computer model or reproduction of certain conditions or situations

stereolithography

noun : a printing process that creates a three-dimensional object from a digital design

transmitter

noun : a device that sends out electromagnetic signals, such as radio or television signals

URL

noun : Uniform Resource Locator; the entire address used to access a website on the Internet, which includes the domain name

virus

noun : a harmful software program that can reproduce itself

WiFi

noun : a wireless network for sending information over the Internet

World Wide Web

noun : an Internet-based information system that allows users to quickly move between webpages