💻 Technology · IELTS Vocabulary by Topic · 12 words

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innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ n	a new idea, method or product; the introduction of new things Technological innovation has transformed the way we communicate.
automation /ˌɔːtəˈmeɪʃn/ n	the use of machines and computers to do work that people used to do Automation could replace millions of manual jobs in the next decade.
device /dɪˈvaɪs/ n	an object designed to do a particular job Children spend hours each day on electronic devices.
breakthrough /ˈbreɪkθruː/ n	an important new discovery or development Scientists have made a major breakthrough in cancer research.
obsolete /ˈɒbsəliːt/ adj	no longer used because something new has been invented Many traditional skills have become obsolete in the digital age.
artificial /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl/ adj	made or produced to copy something natural Artificial intelligence is already used to diagnose some diseases.
surveillance /sɜːˈveɪləns/ n	the act of carefully watching a person or place, often to prevent crime The spread of CCTV surveillance raises concerns about personal freedom.
cutting-edge /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/ adj	at the newest, most advanced stage of development The hospital uses cutting-edge equipment to treat patients.
digital /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ adj	using a system of storing information as series of numbers; connected with computers The digital divide prevents poorer families from accessing online learning.
privacy /ˈprɪvəsi/ n	the state of being free from the attention of other people Social media companies are often accused of violating users' privacy.
addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ adj	that makes people unable to stop doing or using it Many apps are deliberately designed to be addictive.
user-friendly /ˌjuːzə ˈfrendli/ adj	easy for people who are not experts to use or understand The new banking app is extremely user-friendly, even for elderly people.