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B1+ · Upper-intermediate15 min
Digital life
Learn 9 words for technology: access, update, device, backup, settings, secure, attach, source, misleading.
access /ˈækses/
доступ, dostęp, Zugang, acceso, accès, accesso, acesso, erişim, الوصول, 访问, アクセス, 접근하다, पहुंच, πρόσβαση, přístup, accesul, toegang, tillgång, גישה, წვდომა
The ability or permission to enter or use something.
“Students have free access to the online library.”
update /ˈʌpdeɪt/
оновлення, aktualizacja, aktualisieren, actualizar, mettre à jour, aggiornamento, atualizar, güncelleme, تحديث, 更新, アップデート, 업데이트, अद्यतन, ενημέρωση, aktualizace, actualizare, bijwerken, uppdatera, עדכון, განახლება
A newer version that improves or changes a system.
“The latest update fixes the sound problem.”
device /dɪˈvaɪs/
пристрій, urządzenie, Gerät, dispositivo, appareil, dispositivo, dispositivo, cihaz, جهاز, 装置, デバイス, 장치, युक्ति, συσκευή, zařízení, dispozitiv, apparaat, enhet, מכשיר, მოწყობილობა
A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose.
“You can read the article on any device.”
backup /ˈbækʌp/
резервна копія, kopia zapasowa, Sicherung, copia de seguridad, sauvegarde, backup, cópia de segurança, yedekleme, نسخة احتياطية, 备份, バックアップ, 백업, बैकअप, αντίγραφο ασφαλείας, zálohování, backup, back-up, backup, גיבוי, სარეზერვო
An extra copy kept in case the original is lost.
“Make a backup before editing the files.”
settings /ˈsetɪŋz/
налаштування, ustawienia, Einstellungen, ajustes, paramètres, impostazioni, configurações, ayarlar, الإعدادات, 设置, 設定, 설정, सेटिंग्स, ρυθμίσεις, nastavení, setări, instellingen, inställningar, הגדרות, პარამეტრები
Controls that let you change how a device or program works.
“Open the settings to adjust the text size.”
secure /sɪˈkjʊə/
захищений; безпечний, chroniony; bezpieczny, geschützt; sicher, protegido; seguro, protégé; en sécurité, protetto; sicuro, protegido; seguro, korumalı; güvenli, محمي؛ آمنة, 受保护；安全, 保護されています。安全な, 보호됨; 안전하다, संरक्षित; सुरक्षित, προστατεύονται? ασφαλής, chráněný; bezpečné, protejat; sigur, beschermd; veilig, skyddad; säkert, מוגן; בטוח, დაცული; უსაფრთხო
Protected against unauthorised access or harm.
“Use a secure connection when sharing private files.”
attach /əˈtætʃ/
прикріплювати, dołączyć, anhängen, adjuntar, joindre, allegare, anexar, eklemek, إرفاق, 附加, 付ける, 첨부하다, संलग्न करें, επισυνάπτω, přiložit, atașați, hechten, fästa, לצרף, მიამაგრეთ
To add a file to a message.
“Please attach the form to your email.”
source /sɔːs/
джерело, źródło, Quelle, fuente, source, fonte, fonte, kaynak, المصدر, 来源, ソース, 출처, स्रोत, πηγή, zdroj, sursa, bron, källa, מקור, წყარო
The place or person from which information comes.
“Check the source before sharing the story.”
misleading /ˌmɪsˈliːdɪŋ/
вводить в оману, wprowadzające w błąd, irreführend, engañoso, trompeur, fuorviante, enganoso, yanıltıcı, مضللة, 误导性的, 誤解を招く, 오해의 소지가 있는, भ्रामक, παραπλανητική, zavádějící, înșelătoare, misleidend, vilseledande, מטעה, შეცდომაში შემყვანი
Likely to make someone believe something that is not true.
“The headline was misleading because it left out key facts.”
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Choose the word: The ability or permission to enter or use something.
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Correct answer: access
access: The ability or permission to enter or use something. Example: Students have free access to the online library.
Choose the word: A newer version that improves or changes a system.
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Correct answer: update
update: A newer version that improves or changes a system. Example: The latest update fixes the sound problem.
Choose the word: A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose.
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Correct answer: device
device: A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose. Example: You can read the article on any device.
Choose the word: An extra copy kept in case the original is lost.
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Correct answer: backup
backup: An extra copy kept in case the original is lost. Example: Make a backup before editing the files.
Choose the word: Controls that let you change how a device or program works.
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Correct answer: settings
settings: Controls that let you change how a device or program works. Example: Open the settings to adjust the text size.
Choose the word: Protected against unauthorised access or harm.
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Correct answer: secure
secure: Protected against unauthorised access or harm. Example: Use a secure connection when sharing private files.
Choose the word: To add a file to a message.
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Correct answer: attach
attach: To add a file to a message. Example: Please attach the form to your email.
Choose the word: The place or person from which information comes.
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Correct answer: source
source: The place or person from which information comes. Example: Check the source before sharing the story.
Choose the word: Likely to make someone believe something that is not true.
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Correct answer: misleading
misleading: Likely to make someone believe something that is not true. Example: The headline was misleading because it left out key facts.
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Choose the word: The ability or permission to enter or use something.
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Correct answer: access
access: The ability or permission to enter or use something. Example: Students have free access to the online library.
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Correct answer: update
update: A newer version that improves or changes a system. Example: The latest update fixes the sound problem.
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Correct answer: device
device: A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose. Example: You can read the article on any device.
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Correct answer: backup
backup: An extra copy kept in case the original is lost. Example: Make a backup before editing the files.
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Correct answer: settings
settings: Controls that let you change how a device or program works. Example: Open the settings to adjust the text size.
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Correct answer: secure
secure: Protected against unauthorised access or harm. Example: Use a secure connection when sharing private files.
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Correct answer: attach
attach: To add a file to a message. Example: Please attach the form to your email.
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Correct answer: source
source: The place or person from which information comes. Example: Check the source before sharing the story.
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Correct answer: misleading
misleading: Likely to make someone believe something that is not true. Example: The headline was misleading because it left out key facts.
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Correct answer: access
access: The ability or permission to enter or use something. Example: Students have free access to the online library.
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Correct answer: update
update: A newer version that improves or changes a system. Example: The latest update fixes the sound problem.
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Correct answer: device
device: A piece of equipment made for a particular purpose. Example: You can read the article on any device.
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Correct answer: backup
backup: An extra copy kept in case the original is lost. Example: Make a backup before editing the files.
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Correct answer: settings
settings: Controls that let you change how a device or program works. Example: Open the settings to adjust the text size.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: secure
secure: Protected against unauthorised access or harm. Example: Use a secure connection when sharing private files.
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Correct answer: attach
attach: To add a file to a message. Example: Please attach the form to your email.
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Correct answer: source
source: The place or person from which information comes. Example: Check the source before sharing the story.
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Correct answer: misleading
misleading: Likely to make someone believe something that is not true. Example: The headline was misleading because it left out key facts.
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