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Describing modern technology

Adjectives for describing how modern equipment and systems work.

A1A2B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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digital

adjective · 3 examples
  1. I keep a digital copy of the document.
  2. She uses a digital camera for her work.
  3. The library gives us access to digital books.

electronic

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The toy contains several electronic components.
  2. An electronic sensor controls the room temperature.
  3. The shop repairs electronic equipment.

electric

adjective · 3 examples
  1. We bought an electric kettle for the kitchen.
  2. An electric car is quiet at low speeds.
  3. I use an electric toothbrush every morning.

electrical

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The house needs new electrical wiring.
  2. A trained worker checked the electrical connections.
  3. An electrical fault caused the lights to go out.

mobile

adjective · 3 examples
  1. I check my messages on a mobile device.
  2. The company provides mobile internet for field workers.
  3. A mobile connection lets us work away from the office.

online

adjective · 3 examples
  1. She joined an online course last month.
  2. The shop has an online catalog.
  3. You need an online connection to use this service.

virtual

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The museum offers a virtual tour of the building.
  2. We explored a virtual city in the game.
  3. The team meets in a virtual classroom.

automatic

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The building has an automatic door.
  2. An automatic timer switches the lights off.
  3. We use an automatic watering system for the plants.

interactive

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The museum has an interactive display for children.
  2. We used an interactive lesson to practice the new words.
  3. The course includes interactive exercises with immediate feedback.

technological

adjective · 3 examples
  1. Recent technological advances have improved medical scans.
  2. The project faces several technological challenges.
  3. She studies the social effects of technological change.

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