ENGLISH FOR TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATION, & DESIGN

digital divide

là sự bất bình đẳng trong việc tiếp cận, sử dụng và hưởng lợi từ công nghệ thông tin và truyền thông
Ex: He is a technology access advocate who works with many community computing centers to bridge the digital divide.

obsolete

/ˌɒb.səlˈiːt/

C1 not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable

Ex: Data centers and electronic devices require significant amounts of power to operate, and the rapid growth, and constant evolution of technology have led to a surge in e-waste as ~ devices are discarded. This waste often contains hazardous materials that pollute the environment and can harm human health.

seamless

(CLOTHES) without any seams (= lines of sewing joining different pieces of cloth):

seamless stockings (tất)/tights

(WITHOUT STOPPING) happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty

E-commerce has created new opportunities for businesses and consumers alike, supporting globalisation by enabling transactions and interactions to occur across borders seamlessly.

downtime

• giờ nghỉ ngơi, relax

  I have three kids, so downtime is scarce.

• The time during which a machine, especially a computer, is not working or is not able to be used
  The integration of IoT devices in manufacturing has resulted in increased efficiency, reduced ~m and significant cost savings.

query

A question, often expressing doubt about something or looking for an answer from an authority:

If you have any queries about your treatment, the doctor will answer them.

AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants provide real-time assistance to customers, addressing their ~ies and concerns promptly (quickly, without delay, or at the arranged time).

robust

(of a person or animal) strong and healthy:

He looks robust and healthy enough.

(of an object or system) strong and unlikely to break or fail:

a robust pair of walking boots

robust economy

robust system

With the increasing volume of sensitive information stored and transmitted digitally, organizations face numerous cyber threats. Therefore, investing in ~ cybersecurity measures is crucial to safeguard valuable data from potential breaches and protect the reputation of the business.

breach

An act of breaking a law, promise, agreement, or relationship (vi phạm)

Ex: With the increasing volume of sensitive information stored and transmitted digitally, organizations face numerous cyber threats. Therefore, investing in robust cybersecurity measures is crucial to safeguard valuable data from potential ~es and protect the reputation of the business.

VPN

Virtual Private Network

actuators

devices that convert energy into motion (bộ chuyển động)

Agile approach

approach to design that are iterative and flexible. (cách tiếp cận linh hoạt)

arena

/əˈriːnə/ a large, enclosed space used for sports, concerts, or other events (khán đái, sân vận động,…)

asymmetrical

/ˌeɪ·sɪˈme·trɪ·kəl/ bất đối xứng, not having equal sides or halves

Augmented reality

thực tế ảo, a technology that superimposes (sự chồng chất) a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world.

Bewildered

(adj) /bɪˈwɪldəd/ Confused or perplexed, hoang mang

Blindside

(adj) /ˈblaindsaɪd/ to surprise someone, usually with harmful results:

The recession ~d a lot of lawyers who had previously taken for granted their comfortable income.

Bogus

(adj) /ˈbəʊɡəs/: Not genuine or authentic

Ex: On investigation, his claim was found to be ~.

She produced some ~ documents to support her application.

Cable cord

(n.) /ˈkeɪbəl kɔːd/: a cable that is used to connect a television to a cable box.

Clutter

(n.) /ˈklʌtər/: a disordered accumulation of things (sự lộn xộn)

Sorry about the clutter in the kitchen.

My desk is covered in/full of clutter.

Commercials

(n.) /kəˈmɜːʃ(ə)l/: advertisements that are broadcast on television or radio.

Cookie cutter

(adj) /ˈkʊki ˈkʌtə/: unoriginal or uninspired. (khuôn mẫu) được đánh dấu bằng sự thiếu tính độc đáo hoặc khác biệt

Ex: cookie-cutter shopping malls (những khu trung tâm thương mại giống hệt nhau)

Critique

(n.) /kriːˈtiːk/: a detailed analysis and assessment of something (bài phê bình, phân tích chi tiết)

Ex: She produced a detailed, page-by-page critique of the book.

Decay

(n.) /dɪˈkeɪ/: The process of gradually rotting or breaking down

Ex: environmental/industrial/moral/urban decay

dental/tooth decay

fall into decay The buildings had started to fall into decay.

in decay This industry has been in decay for some time.

Decorated

(adj) /dɪˈkɒreɪtɪd/: having been adorned with non-essential features

Defined (adj) /dɪˈfaɪnd/

having clear and distinct boundaries.

Delegation

(n.) /dɪˈlɪɡˈeɪʃən/: the act of assigning tasks to others

Ex: Delegation of responsibility is a key part of a manager's job.

Deliverable

(n) /dɪˈlɪvərəbl/ something that can be provided or achieved as a result of a process:

What are the project deliverables?

Demographic

(n.) /ˌdeməˈɡæfɪk/: a group of people with shared characteristics, such as age, gender, or income (nhân khẩu học)

Deploy

(v) /dɪˈplɔɪ/ to use something or someone, especially in an effective way:

deploy resources The company is reconsidering the way in which it deploys itsresources.

What is important is how a school deploys its teaching staff.

My job doesn't really allow me fully to deploy my skills.

dispersed team

(n.) /dɪˈspɜːsd tiːmz/: teams that are located in different places.

Disrepute

(n.) /dɪsˈrɛpjʊt/: A bad reputation.

DVR

(n.) /ˌdiː viː ˈɑːr/: a digital video recorder that allows viewers to record television programs to watch later.

Enterprise

(n.) /ˈentəprɪz/: a business or other organization.

Ergonomics

(n.) /ˌɛrəɡəˈnɒmɪks/: the study of how people interact with their environment.

Falsify

(v) /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/ to change something, such as a document, in order to deceive people:

The certificate had clearly been falsified.

Impersonal

(adj) /ɪmˈpəːs(ə)nəl/ C1

without human warmth; not friendly and without features that make people feelinterested or involved:

She has a very cold and impersonal manner.

Hospitals always seem so impersonal - rows of identical beds in dull grey rooms.

not referring to people or a particular person by name:

He always tried to keep the discussions impersonal so that no one would be offended.

Increment

(n.) /ˈɪnkrəmənts/: small, incremental change or improvement. one of a series of increases:

salary increment You will receive annual salary increments every September.

pay increment You can get significant pay increments if your performance is good.

intelligible

(adj) /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəbl/: Able to be understood.

Intricacy

(n.) /ˈɪntrəsɪti/: the state of being complex and detailed.

Intuitive

(adj) /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/: able to understand something without the need for explanation. (trực giác)

Ex: intuitive approach She had developed a more intuitive approach to solving problems.

intuitive judgment Sometimes the legal system does things that do not match our intuitive judgment about what constitutes justice.

intuitive sense Most people have an intuitive sense of right and wrong.

Knowledge work

(n.) /ˈnɒlɪʤ wəːk/: work that requires the application of knowledge and expertise

Linear

(adj) /ˈlɪnɪər/: arranged in a straight line.

Mayor

(n.) /ˈmeɪə/: The head of a municipal government.

Median

(n.) /ˈmiːdiən/: the middle number in a set of data when the numbers are arranged in order from least to greatest. (số trung vị, số ở chính giuwax trong dãy số được xếp từ thấp đến cao)

Mobile-first

(adj) /ˈmɒbɪl ˈfɜːst/: designed primarily for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

Ornamentation

(n.) /ˌɔːnəˈmentəˈʃən/: the act of decorating something with non-essential features.

Overhang

(n.) /ˈoʊvəhæŋ/: a part of a building that projects beyond the main structure. (phần nhô ra để che nắng mưa hay để cho đẹp th)

Overrun

If unwanted people or things overrun, they fill a place quickly and in large numbers:

Rebel soldiers overran the embassy last night.

Our kitchen is overrun with cockroaches.

(n.) a finishing time or a cost that continues past an intended limit:

The project was plagued by cost overruns and delays.

Politicians, facing budget overruns, continue to cut spending.

Oversight

(n.) /ˈoʊvəˌsaɪt/: the act of watching over or supervising something.

Planetary

(adj) /ˈplænəˌtɛri/: Relating to or concerning the planet Earth.

Presumably

(adv) /prɪˈzʌməbli/: In all likelihood; probably.

Revivalist

(adj) /ˌrɛvɪˈvaɪlɪst/: reviving or restoring a previous style.

Shareholder

(n.) /ˈʃeəˌhəʊldə/: a person who owns shares in a company

Sentimental

(adj) /sɛnˈtɪmentəl/: having or showing a strong emotional attachment to something.

Shed

(n.) /ʃed/: a small, open building used for storage.

Social inclusion

(n.) /ˈsəʊʃəl ɪnˈkluːʒən/: the process of ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the opportunity to participate fully in society.

Sprint

(n.) /spɹɪnt/: a short, focused period of work. a very fast run that someone makes when they are in a great hurry to get somewhere → cuộc bức tốc nhanh và siêu tập trung

He suddenly broke into (= started) a sprint.

Stakeholder

cổ đông (n.) /ˈsteɪkˌhəʊldə/: a people, a group of people, or an organization that has an interest in something, such as a business or project.

Stale

(adj) /steɪl/: no longer fresh or interesting.

Ubiquitous

(adj) /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/: present, widespread, or constantly encountered.

UI, UX

(n.) /ˈjuː aɪ/: user interface. The part of a product that the user interacts with, such as the buttons, menus, and icons on a website or app.

(n.) /ˈjuː ɛks/: user experience. The overall experience of a user interacting with a product, including the UI, the functionality, and the overall feel.

Vulgarize

(v) /ˈvʌlgəraɪz/ the act of making something vulgar (= not suitable, simple, dignified or beautiful):

He ended the concert with a rush through Chopin's "Heroic" Polonaise that only succeededin vulgarizing the piece.

the act of making something better known and understood by ordinary people:

They concentrated on preventing these basic truths from being vulgarized and simplified.

pedagogy

/ˈped.ə.ɡɒdʒ.i/ the study of the methods and activities of teaching (phương pháp giáo dục học??)

Ex: The technology itself is not transformative. It’s the school, the ~, that is transformative

harness

to control something, usually in order to use its power:

Ex: By ensuring equal access, training teachers, and maintaining a balanced approach, we can ~ technology’s potential while addressing valid concerns. This aligns with our goals because it ensures a holistic strategy that provides the best possible learning environment for all students.

a slew of sth

a large amount or number

Ex: Within the ICT market, the advance of ICT capabilities […] cheaper for vendors and their customers, while also providing new market opportunities. […] advances within ICT have brought a slew of cost [...] and conveniences, ranging from highly automated cost-cutting business processes, to the big data revolution that leads new insights, products, and services, to (drive, maybe ko chắc) transactions like online shopping, telemedecine, and social media.

stifle

to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing:

She stifled a cough/yawn/scream/sneeze.

I don't know how I managed to stifle my anger.

We should be encouraging new ideas, not stifling them.

consensus on sth

sự đồng thuận về cái gì

Ex: Could we reach a consensus on this matter? Let's take a vote.

correlation

a connection or relationship between two or more facts, numbers, etc.: correlation between There's a correlation between smoking and cancer

fraud

the crime of obtaining money or property by deceiving people: Convicted of tax fraud, he was sentenced to two years in prison.