# Devices & Software Expert

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- CEFR: C2 (Proficient)
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Device and software vocabulary such as legacy, scalable and technical debt, plus sandbox, abstraction and bottleneck. Words for discussing computing systems…

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## Word list

* **ubiquitous** /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/: Found absolutely everywhere, so common that people stop noticing it is there. — “Contactless payment has become **ubiquitous** in cafes and corner shops.”
* **peripheral** /pərˈɪfərəl/: An extra device plugged into a computer that is not part of the main unit. — “You can connect any **peripheral** through this single port.”
* **bottleneck** /ˈbɑtəlˌnɛk/: The one slow part of a system that holds back everything else and limits overall speed. — “Cheap memory is the **bottleneck** slowing this whole machine down.”
* **legacy** /ˈlɛɡəsi/: Describes old computer systems or technology that are still used, even though newer options exist. — “The bank still runs part of its business on **legacy** software.”
* **scalable** /ˈskeɪləbəl/: Able to grow or handle a much larger amount of work without needing to be completely redesigned. — “The cloud service is **scalable**, so it can handle sudden traffic spikes.”
* **asynchronous** /ˈeɪˈsɪŋkrənəs/: Not happening at exactly the same time, so one part of a system does not have to wait for another. — “The system uses **asynchronous** messaging so nothing has to wait.”
* **obsolete** /ˈɑbsəˌlit/: No longer used because something newer and better has replaced it. — “Floppy disks became **obsolete** once USB drives appeared.”
* **proprietary** /prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri/: Owned and controlled by a particular company, so that others cannot use or copy it freely. — “The software uses a **proprietary** file format that only this company supports.”
* **sandbox** /ˈsændˌbɑks/: A safe, separate space where new software can be tested without affecting the main system. — “Developers test risky code inside a **sandbox** first.”
* **abstraction** /æbˈstrækʃən/: A way of simplifying a complex system by hiding its detailed inner workings from the user. — “The interface adds a layer of **abstraction** over the raw data.”
* **immersive**: So absorbing that you forget your real surroundings while it holds your attention. — “The headset gives a genuinely **immersive** view of the reef.”
* **intrusive** /ˌɪnˈtrusɪv/: Pushing into your attention or your private life in a way you did not want. — “I turned the alerts off because they felt far too **intrusive**.”
* **ergonomic** /ˌɜrɡəˈnɑmɪk/: Designed to be comfortable and efficient for the human body to use. — “The phone's curved shape makes it more **ergonomic** to hold.”
* **tactile** /ˈtæktɪl/: Relating to the sense of touch. — “The buttons give a satisfying **tactile** click when pressed.”
* **haptic**: Relating to technology that creates a sense of touch, often through vibration, to give feedback. — “The phone uses **haptic** feedback to simulate a physical click.”
* **bezel**: The border or frame around a phone's screen. — “The new model has an almost invisible **bezel** around the display.”
* **minimalist** /ˈmɪnəməlɪst/: Simple in design, with no unnecessary decoration or extra features. — “The phone has a clean, **minimalist** design with no visible buttons.”
* **augmented reality**: Technology that adds computer-generated images or information onto a view of the real world, usually through a screen. — “The app uses **augmented reality** to show furniture in your room before you buy it.”
* **notification fatigue**: The tired, overwhelmed feeling caused by receiving too many alerts and notifications. — “Constant alerts from every app led to serious **notification fatigue**.”
* **planned obsolescence**: A business practice of designing products to become outdated or stop working after a certain time, so people buy new ones. — “Critics accuse phone makers of **planned obsolescence** to boost sales.”
* **intuitive** /ˌɪnˈtuətɪv/: So easy to understand that you know what to do without anyone teaching you. — “The app is so **intuitive** that my grandmother uses it.”
* **seamless** /ˈsimləs/: Happening so smoothly that you never notice where one part hands over to the next. — “The handover between the two systems was completely **seamless**.”
* **robust** /roʊˈbʌst/: Strong and reliable, working well even under difficult conditions or heavy use. — “The system needs to be **robust** enough to handle millions of users.”
* **agile** /ˈædʒəl/: Describes a flexible way of developing software in small, quick stages, adapting as needed. — “The team uses an **agile** approach, releasing small updates every two weeks.”
* **technical debt**: The extra work created later because a quick, simple solution was chosen now instead of a better one. — “Skipping proper testing added a lot of **technical debt** to the project.”

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