Meaning: A unit of digital information equal to 1 billion bytes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: This file is too large; it’s over a gigabyte.

Category: Technology › Computing

Synonyms: GB

Meaning: A gadget or device, especially one that is complicated or unusual.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He loves to collect all sorts of gizmos.

Category: Technology › Devices

Synonyms:

• gadget
• device

Meaning: A material made from very fine fibers of glass, used for insulation and reinforcement.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Glass fibre is often used in construction.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

• fiberglass
• composite

Meaning: A minor malfunction or error.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a glitch in the software that caused it to crash.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

• error
• bug

Meaning: The use of satellite technology to determine the location of an object on Earth.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Global positioning systems are used in navigation.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

• GPS
• satellite navigation

Meaning: Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I used my GPS to find the quickest route.

Category: Technology › Navigation

Synonyms: navigation system

Meaning: An early device for playing recorded sound, using a rotating disk.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gramophone played music from vinyl records.

Category: Technology › Audio Equipment

Synonyms: phonograph

Meaning: Relating to visual representation or graphics.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The software provides graphical data analysis.

Category: Technology › Software

Synonyms:

• visual
• illustrative

Meaning: A framework of spaced bars that are parallel to or cross each other.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The city is laid out on a grid pattern.

Category: Technology › Infrastructure

Synonyms:

• framework
• matrix

Meaning: The act of connecting an electrical device to the ground for safety.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Proper grounding is essential for electrical safety.

Category: Technology › Electrical

Synonyms:

• earthing
• safety connection

Meaning: An acronym for Global System for Mobile Communications, a standard for mobile networks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: GSM technology is widely used in mobile phones.

Category: Technology › Telecommunications

Meaning: A system that provides direction or control, often in technology or navigation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The aircraft's guidance system ensures safe landings.

Category: Technology › Navigation

Synonyms:

• navigation system
• control system

Meaning: A device used for measuring or maintaining orientation, based on the principles of angular momentum.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gyroscope helps stabilize the aircraft during flight.

Category: Technology › Engineering

Synonyms:

• stabilizer
• inclinometer

Meaning: to cut or chop something in a rough or violent way

Part of speech: verb

Example: He had to hack through the thick underbrush.

Category: Technology › Computing

Synonyms:

• chop
• cut

Antonyms:

• join
• assemble

Meaning: a person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hacker stole sensitive information.

Category: Technology › Computing

Synonyms:

• intruder
• cybercriminal

Meaning: a saw with a fine-toothed blade used for cutting metal or plastic

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a hacksaw to cut the metal pipe.

Category: Technology › Tools

Synonyms:

• saw
• tool

Meaning: the handle of a tool or weapon

Part of speech: noun

Example: He gripped the haft of the sword tightly.

Category: Technology › Tools

Synonyms:

• handle
• grip

Meaning: an electrical device used to dry hair

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a hairdryer to style her hair.

Category: Technology › Grooming

Synonyms:

• blow dryer
• dryer

Meaning: A tool that is operated by hand rather than by a machine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a hand tool to fix the furniture.

Category: Technology › Tools

Synonyms:

• manual tool
• non-powered tool

Meaning: Designed to be held in the hand.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She bought a hand-held vacuum cleaner.

Category: Technology › Devices

Synonyms:

• portable
• compact

Meaning: The part of a telephone that is held to the ear and mouth.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He picked up the handset to make a call.

Category: Technology › Telecommunications

Synonyms:

• receiver
• phone

Meaning: Designed to be used without using hands.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She used a hands-free device while driving.

Category: Technology › Devices

Synonyms:

• automatic
• voice-activated

Meaning: To end a phone call.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She decided to hang up after the conversation.

Category: Technology › Telecommunications

Synonyms:

• disconnect
• terminate

Meaning: A printed version of a document.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I need a hard copy of the report.

Category: Technology › Documents

Synonyms:

• printed document
• paper version

Antonyms: digital copy

Meaning: A data storage device that uses magnetic storage.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I need to replace my hard disk.

Category: Technology › Computing

Synonyms:

• hard drive
• storage device

Meaning: A type of board made from compressed wood fibers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We used hardboard for the project.

Category: Technology › Materials

Synonyms:

• fiberboard
• particle board

Meaning: Tools, machinery, and other durable equipment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He bought new hardware for his workshop.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

• tools
• equipment

Meaning: To control and make use of something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: We need to harness solar energy.

Category: Technology

Synonyms:

• utilize
• exploit

Antonyms:

• waste
• misuse

Meaning: A fastening device with a hinged clasp.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He secured the box with a hasp.

Category: Technology › Hardware

Synonyms:

• clasp
• lock

Meaning: A light source worn on the head, often used for hands-free illumination.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore a headlamp while hiking at night.

Category: Technology › Lighting

Meaning: A light at the front of a vehicle to illuminate the road ahead.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Make sure your headlights are working before driving at night.

Category: Technology › Automotive

Meaning: A device worn on or over the ears to listen to audio.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She put on her headphones to enjoy the music.

Category: Technology › Audio Equipment

Meaning: A support for the head, often found in chairs or vehicles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Adjust the headrest for better comfort while driving.

Category: Technology › Furniture

Meaning: A device that combines headphones and a microphone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a headset for the online meeting.

Category: Technology › Audio Equipment

Meaning: A device for warming a room or building.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The heater is broken, so it's cold inside.

Category: Technology › Home Appliances

Synonyms:

• radiator
• furnace

Antonyms: cooler

Meaning: The process of making something warm.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The heating in the building is efficient.

Category: Technology › Home Appliances

Synonyms:

• warming
• temperature control

Antonyms: cooling

Meaning: Designed to withstand hard use or heavy loads.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They bought a heavy-duty truck for construction.

Category: Technology › Engineering

Synonyms:

• durable
• sturdy

Antonyms: lightweight

Meaning: A type of aircraft that has rotating blades for flight.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The helicopter landed on the roof.

Category: Technology › Aviation

Synonyms:

• chopper
• copter

Meaning: A landing area for helicopters.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The helipad is located on the building's rooftop.

Category: Technology › Aviation

Synonyms: helicopter pad

Meaning: A facility for landing and taking off helicopters.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The heliport is busy with incoming flights.

Category: Technology › Aviation

Synonyms: helicopter terminal