Electronic Devices: English Vocabulary List

a mechanical tool or an electronic device that is useful for doing something

"This kitchen gadget lets you slice an avocado in seconds."

"My grandfather loves collecting unusual gadgets, especially old radios and mechanical watches."

(of a device) having very small parts such as chips and obtaining power from electricity

"This is an electronic device."

"The electronic device stopped working after it fell into the water and got completely soaked."

having or showing cleverness, creativity, or skill

"That is an ingenious idea."

"The student came up with an ingenious way to cheat on the test but the teacher caught him and he received a failing grade."

occurred, created, or updated most recently in time

"This is the latest model."

"This is the latest model of the smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life."

no longer matching the current trends or standards because of being too old

"Your computer is outdated."

"The outdated software needs to be updated because it has many security holes and bugs."

new and unlike anything else

"A novel approach was taken."

"The engineer came up with a novel solution to the problem that nobody had ever tried before and it worked perfectly."

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

"The battery powers the small device fully."

"The new solar panels can power an entire house during the day when the sun is shining brightly."

to refill an electronic device with energy

"She recharges her phone every night."

"You need to recharge your phone battery because it is almost completely dead and will shut down soon."

a flat screen with the controls of a machine or device on it

"The control panel is simple."

"The technician pressed several buttons on the control panel to start the machine and monitor its performance during the test."

an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

"The microscope is powerful."

"The biology student used a microscope to examine the tiny bacteria cells swimming in the water sample."

a glassy object that is capable of making small objects seem larger

"The magnifying glass is small."

"She used a magnifying glass to read the tiny text."

having the latest and most advanced features or design

"This is cutting-edge."

"The cutting edge technology in the new hospital allows doctors to perform robotic surgeries with great precision."

a display by which the user can interact with a computer, smartphone, etc. by touching its surface

"The touchscreen is responsive."

"The new tablet has a responsive touchscreen that allows users to navigate apps by tapping and swiping with their fingers."

a portable electronic gadet that can connect to the internet, such as a laptop, smartphone, etc.

"I have a device."

"The compact device seamlessly integrates into your daily routine, providing essential connectivity."

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

"This is mechanical."

"The mechanical problem with the engine caused the car to break down on the highway yesterday."

(of an idea, object, etc.) unique and working very well which has resulted from creativity and clever thinking

"It's ingenious."

"Her ingenious solution to the complex problem impressed everyone with its elegant simplicity."

(of computer software) easily learned and understood, therefore making usage simpler

"The app is intuitive."

"The intuitive app was easy to use even for people who are not very good with technology."

outdated and gone out of style, often replaced by more current trends or advancements

"This technology is obsolete."

"The old computer is obsolete now because newer machines are much faster and have more memory."

new and unlike anything else

"This is a novel idea."

"The scientist proposed a novel method for purifying water that had never been tried before in this region."

to fill an electronic device with energy

"Charge the phone."

"Remember to charge your laptop fully before embarking on a long journey."

to gradually or completely use up the available resources

"The phone battery drains very quickly."

"Leaving the lights on all night will drain the car battery and you may not be able to start the engine."

to start a computer, typically involves setting up hardware elements to prepare the computer for use

"The computer boots up in seconds."

"It takes about thirty seconds for this computer to boot up completely after you press the power button."

to start an electronic device or machine

"Start up the device."

"Please wait a few minutes for the new software to start up properly."

to make something stop working

"He shuts down the computer before leaving."

"Please shut down your computer properly before leaving the office to avoid losing any unsaved work."

to make something more useful or modern by adding the most recent information to it, improving its faults, or making new features available for it

"Update your software regularly for security."

"It is important to update your software regularly to protect your computer from security vulnerabilities and ensure optimal performance."

an object that turns chemical energy to electricity to give power to a device or machine

"The battery died."

"A fresh battery is required to power the remote-controlled drone for its extended flight."

the quantity that is possible by a machine, etc. to produce

"High capacity."

"The factory's increased production capacity allows it to meet the growing global demand."

a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

"The signal is weak."

"The satellite dish receives a strong signal from the orbiting communication device."

a class or step of technological development

"Next generation."

"This latest generation of smartphones boasts revolutionary advancements in processing power and camera technology."

the occurrence of a program that is being run by an operating system

"The process is slow."

"The process took several days to complete."

a device that can refill a battery with electrical energy

"The charger is missing."

"I plugged in the charger before the battery died."

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

"The cable is very long."

"We discovered that the damaged cable was the cause of the power outage."

a piece of electronic object in a computer where data is stored

"My computer has more memory."

"Upgrading the computer's memory significantly improved its overall performance and speed."

the visual data shown on a smartphone or computer monitor or display

"Look at the screen."

"The vibrant colors on the new screen made the movie incredibly immersive."

a piece of equipment by which a machine is operated

"The game controller has many buttons."

"The video game controller has buttons for movement and actions plus two joysticks for precise aiming."

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

"Our compass showed we were heading north."

"The explorer used a magnetic compass to navigate through the dense jungle and find the correct path."

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

"The drone flew high."

"The drone recorded the area from above and sent the image back quickly."

in a state of not operating or no longer functioning, especially of electrical devices

"Turn the light off."

"After the long journey, he was completely off and needed immediate rest."