Digital & Technology — B2 English Vocabulary
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This B2 vocabulary list gathers 50 upper-intermediate English words about digital & technology — algorithms, data and cybersecurity. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.
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algorithm/ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/
“The search engine uses a complex algorithm.”
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encryption/ɪnˈkrɪp.ʃən/
“Encryption keeps your data safe.”
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cybersecurity/ˈsaɪ.bə.sɪˌkjʊə.rɪ.ti/
“Cybersecurity protects against hackers.”
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database/ˈdeɪ.tə.beɪs/
“The names are stored in a database.”
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interface/ˈɪn.tə.feɪs/
“The app has a simple interface.”
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bandwidth/ˈbænd.wɪdθ/
“Video calls use a lot of bandwidth.”
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server/ˈsɜː.və/
“The website runs on a fast server.”
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hardware/ˈhɑːd.weə/
“The computer needs new hardware.”
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malware/ˈmæl.weə/
“Malware can damage your files.”
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firewall/ˈfaɪə.wɔːl/
“A firewall blocks unsafe traffic.”
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backup/ˈbæk.ʌp/
“Always keep a backup of your work.”
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browser/ˈbraʊ.zə/
“Open the link in your browser.”
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debug/ˌdiːˈbʌɡ/
“It took hours to debug the code.”
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pixel/ˈpɪk.səl/
“Each pixel shows one colour.”
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hacker/ˈhæk.ə/
“A hacker stole the passwords.”
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biometric/ˌbaɪ.əʊˈmet.rɪk/
“The phone uses biometric security.”
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prototype/ˈprəʊ.tə.taɪp/
“They built a prototype of the car.”
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simulation/ˌsɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
“Pilots train in a flight simulation.”
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automate/ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/
“They want to automate the process.”
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digitalise/ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl.aɪz/
“Libraries digitalise old books.”
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connectivity/ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
“Rural areas have poor connectivity.”
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gigabyte/ˈɡɪɡ.ə.baɪt/
“One gigabyte holds many photos.”
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microchip/ˈmaɪ.krəʊ.tʃɪp/
“A microchip controls the device.”
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obsolete/ˈɒb.sə.liːt/
“Old phones quickly become obsolete.”
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wearable/ˈweə.rə.bəl/
“A smartwatch is a wearable device.”
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analytics/ˌæn.əˈlɪt.ɪks/
“Web analytics track visitors.”
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streaming/ˈstriː.mɪŋ/
“Streaming uses a lot of data.”
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immersive/ɪˈmɜː.sɪv/
“The game offers an immersive experience.”
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glitch/ɡlɪtʃ/
“A glitch crashed the program.”
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robotics/rəʊˈbɒt.ɪks/
“Robotics is changing industry.”
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innovate/ˈɪn.ə.veɪt/
“Companies must innovate to survive.”
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cyber/ˈsaɪ.bə/
“Cyber attacks are increasing.”
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interactive/ˌɪn.tərˈæk.tɪv/
“The museum has an interactive display.”
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compatible/kəmˈpæt.ɪ.bəl/
“The app is compatible with my phone.”
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broadband/ˈbrɔːd.bænd/
“We have fast broadband at home.”
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domain/dəˈmeɪn/
“She bought a new web domain.”
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cutting-edge/ˌkʌt.ɪŋ ˈedʒ/
“It is cutting-edge technology.”
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appliance/əˈplaɪ.əns/
“The fridge is a kitchen appliance.”
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portable/ˈpɔː.tə.bəl/
“The speaker is small and portable.”
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encrypt/ɪnˈkrɪpt/
“They encrypt all the messages.”
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user-friendly/ˌjuː.zə ˈfrend.li/
“The website is user-friendly.”
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high-tech/ˌhaɪ ˈtek/
“The lab is full of high-tech equipment.”
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surveillance/səˈveɪ.ləns/
“The city uses video surveillance.”
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touchscreen/ˈtʌtʃ.skriːn/
“The car has a large touchscreen.”
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mechanism/ˈmek.ə.nɪ.zəm/
“The lock has a clever mechanism.”
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infrastructure/ˈɪn.frə.strʌk.tʃə/
“The country improved its digital infrastructure.”
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outage/ˈaʊ.tɪdʒ/
“A power outage shut down the servers.”
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spreadsheet/ˈspred.ʃiːt/
“She entered the figures in a spreadsheet.”
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username/ˈjuː.zə.neɪm/
“Enter your username and password.”
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computing/kəmˈpjuː.tɪŋ/
“Cloud computing is very popular.”