Technology Words Every IT Professional Should Know

6/26/2021 Technology Words for Information Technology Professionals and Software Engineers
Technology Words for Information Technology

Professionals and Software Engineers
By Melinda Makkos - January 21, 2014
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FANBOYS GRAMMAR ???????????? 7 Coordinating Conjunctions with Examples
Do you ’speak’ C++ and Java? How about your English?
IT professionals and software engineers all over the world need to have a good command of
English to be able to collaborate with their colleagues and help their customers.
In the following article, we are going to look at some of the most common words and
expressions that are in use in Computer, Software and Information Technology jobs.
We will also introduce some of the latest and most entertaining apps and websites that you
can start using right now to improve your English.
Specializations
Software Developers develop applications that carry out specific tasks on computers and
other devices.
Computer Programmers use the designs of Software Developers and write codes to make
instructions that computers can follow.
Computer and Information Research Scientists design new technology to solve

complex problems in different occupational fields, such as Medicine, Education or Business.
Network and Computer System Administrators install and support computer systems
for different organizations, such as schools, hospitals, banks and different businesses.
Computer System Analysts study existing computer systems and suggest possible
changes for improvement.
Computer Support Specialists are employed by organizations to help non-IT users with
computer related problems.
Database Administrators organise and store data for businesses. They also make sure
that only authorized people can access data.
Computer Network Architects create internal networks for businesses and organizations.
Web Developers create websites for businesses.
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42 EASY TO MEMORIZE ENGLISH IDIOMS RELATED TO SCHOOL
Describing Products
Present Simple
It costs fifty dollars. (How much does it cost?)
It monitors employee activity. (What does it monitor?)
It is easy to use. (Is it easy to use?)
It is available in three colours. (Is it available in other colours?)
It comes with a two-year guarantee. (Does it come with a guarantee?)
Passive Voice
This device is manufactured in India. (Where is this device manufactured?)
It is designed for competent users. (Who is it designed for?)
It can be used for internal communication. (What can it be used for?)
It is equipped with a signature recognition software. (What is it equipped with?)
The cover is made of leather. (What is the cover made of?)
Comparatives and Superlatives
The new version is more reliable than the old one. (Is the new version more reliable than
the old one?)
It’s smaller than a laptop. (Is it smaller than a laptop?)
It’s not as expensive as a PC. (Is it cheaper than a PC?)
It’s the cheapest product on the market.
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Troubleshooting and Giving Advice
Present Perfect
Have you tried removing the program?
Have you checked your home button settings?
Have you disabled the extensions?
Past Tenses
What were you doing when the error occurred?
Did you initialize the drive?
Did you verify software compatibility?
Should
You should download a data recovery software to help you.
You should back up all the restored data.
Why don’t you…?
Why don’t you try using the default password?
Why don’t you run some tests to make sure everything is stable?
Imperative
Burn the ISO to a blank DVD.
Disable the internal GPU.
Don’t attempt to write anything on the hard drive.
Don’t click Yes to format the drive.
WOULD VS COULD VS SHOULD VS MIGHT IN ENGLISH!
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Phone calls
This is Tom Smith speaking.
I would like to speak to Mr Brown. / Can I speak to Mr Brown?
I would like to leave a message for Ms Jones. Can you ask her to call me back as soon as
possible?
I’ll make sure she gets the message.
I’m sorry, I don’t understand/ I can’t hear you very well.
Could you say that again? Can you speak up a little?
I’m calling to make an appointment with Mr Brown.
I’m calling about the problem you reported this morning.
I’m calling about the computer you have ordered.
I’m sorry, I’m in a meeting/ I’m very busy at the moment.
I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Can I call you back this afternoon?

E-mail
Dear Mr/ Ms Jones,
Dear Dr Smith,
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am writing to let you know that your payment is overdue.
Thank you for your e-mail of 29 February regarding the sale of…
I am sending you the brochure as an attachment.
Please see the statement attached.
I am afraid I cannot open the file you have sent me.
Could you send it again in … format?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully, (when you start with Dear Sir/ Madam,)
Yours sincerely, (when you start with the name e.g. Dear Ms Collins)
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PHRASES
FORMAL AND INFORMAL EMAIL PHRASES STARTING WITH

GREETINGS
Small Talk
Small talk is an informal type of conversation. People make small talk when they have
nothing important to discuss, however, remaining silent would make them feel
uncomfortable. This situation may arise, for example, before a meeting while waiting for the
participants to arrive, or during breaks. You might make small talk while waiting for the lift
together with someone you know, or during lunch in the office canteen.
How are you? Did you have a good weekend?
How is your wife/husband? How are the children?
It’s so hot today, isn’t it?/ It’s so cold today, isn’t it?
Yes, very hot/cold for this time of the year. What are you doing at the weekend?
Have you been working here long?
Have you met the new accountant?
Do you know any good restaurants near here?
I just love the chocolate eclair they make in the canteen. Have you tried it?
My dog just didn’t want me to come to work this morning. Do you have a dog?
Did you watch the match last night?
Have you seen any good films lately? I’d like to take my wife to the cinema this
weekend.
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TOP 75 English Words every IT Professional and Software Engineer should know
1. abbreviation
shortened form of a word or expression that uses the first few letters or the main letters of
the word to represent it
The abbreviation ’RAM’ stands for Random Access Memory.
2. analysis
critical study or examination of something
A financial analysis was carried out in order to improve cost efficiency.
3. appliance
a device or tool that performs a specific task
They sell a wide range of virtual appliances.
4. application
a program designed to do a specific job
This database application lets you manage your contacts and organise your projects.
5. arise
happen/begin to exist (formal)
Problems may arise when trying to request data from a remote web service.
6. available
can be found/bought/rented/used etc.
Available memory refers to how much RAM is not being used by the computer.
7. background
past events/history of a person’s or company’s life
It’s always a good idea to research a company’s background before doing business with
them.
8. carpal tunnel syndrome
a nerve-related illness that causes pain between the elbows and hand, or in the fingers
The development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome might be linked to computer use.
9. certification
official document awarded by standard setting organizations that indicates competency in a

certain professional field
Earning the latest Microsoft certifications may help you further your career.
10. chief
most important/ main
The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for the computer systems of a
company.
11. common
shared, public, ordinary
One of the most common Internet crime is drug trafficking.
12. compatible
that can be used together with some other equipment
The parts I ordered weren’t compatible with my PC.
13. consultant
a person whose job is to give expert advice or information to companies
Do you think we should contact an IT consultant?
14. convenience
usefulness, comfort
We provide outstanding products and 24/7 phone support for the convenience of our
customers.
15. customer
a person who buys goods or services
Good customer care can improve customer loyalty.
16. database
an organized collection of information
This software creates a customer database to eliminate paperwork.
17. deal
a business transaction
To find out more about our package deals, please visit our website.
18. demand
customers’ need for a product
Online keyword selector tools may help you find out whether certain products are in high
demand.
19. detailed
giving a lot of information
A more detailed description is available on our website.
20. develop
make something bigger/more complex/ more advanced
We have decided to develop a new database app.
21. drawback
disadvantage, a feature that’s not good
The main drawback of this product is the high cost.
22. effective
able to produce a strong response/result
Anti-virus softwares are not always effective against viruses.
23. efficient
productive with minimal effort/expense
Energy efficient home appliances can save you a lot of money.
24. employ
use something/ give someone work
The police often employ hackers.
25. enterprise
a business organization
He’s the founder of an enterprise software company.
26. environment
the place and conditions around something
Our aim is to design effective computer-based learning environments.
27. equipment
tools and devices that serve a specific purpose
No recording equipment is allowed in the conference room.
28. expertise
advanced knowledge
We need someone with expertise in virtualized IT environments.
29. eyestrain
pain and tiredness of the eyes
Eyestrain has become a major health complaint among IT workers.
30. goal
an objective, something you would like to do
We can help you accomplish your goals.
31. gadget
a small, electronic device
You can choose from the most popular high-tech gadgets in our shop.
32. implement
begin to do/ use
I need to implement two interfaces.
33. increase
become or make something bigger in size/number
You should try using more photographs to increase the conversion rate of your website.
34. install
put something in position
You’ll have to install the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
35. instruction
steps or orders to be followed
Just follow the step-by-step instructions, which will guide you through the setup process.
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36. insurance
financial protection for property, life, health etc.
Nowadays, insurers offer insurance for cyber losses.
37. integrate
combine two or more things to create a new one
The new features are tightly integrated with the existing service.
38. intranet
local computer network
Our online library can be accessed on the college intranet.
39. latest
newest, the most up to date
Download the latest updates on our company’s website.
40. leadership
position/ability to guide a group
In a job interview, it’s best to give concrete examples to demonstrate your leadership
skills.
41. level with someone (verb)
be honest and tell the truth to someone
Do you think we can level with them and ask for more time?
42. low
with little height/ below others
Low prices may indicate either good value or low quality.
43. maintain
keep in a good condition
A poorly maintained website may kill your business.
44. matrix
a group of electronic circuit elements arranged in rows and columns
Data Matrix Codes should appear on the outside packaging of medicinal products.
45. monitor (verb)
to watch and check on somebody/something
Your website will be monitored 24/7.
46. negotiate
bargain or discuss until an agreement is reached
Web designers often come across clients who want to negotiate prices.
47. occur
happen, appear
Why do errors occur?
48. order
ask for goods or services to be provided
To order products, please fill out this form.
49. outsource
buy goods or services from an outside source (from another company)
Packaging is often outsourced to Asia.
50. oversee
watch and direct something
Our Project Manager oversees the development of this new product.
51. plan
a series of steps for achieving your goal
We need a plan for increasing our market share in the US.
52. prevail
be common, frequent
Google prevails in book digitalization.
53. process
a method of doing or making something
All our employees will take part in the decision-making process.
54. promote
help to make something grow/become more popular
I think you should start promoting your products online right now.
55. prospect
chance for success
We are excited by the prospect of working with you.
56. provide
give, supply, furnish
We provide excellent customer service.
57. rapid
moving fast, quick
The last decade saw rapid expansion of the service sector.
58. reduce
make something smaller in size/weight/price etc.
The price of this product needs to be reduced.
59. remote
far away in place or time
This software provides secure remote access of computers from any location.
60. replace
take the place of something or somebody
How can I replace my laptop fan?
61. research
investigation, finding information
Market research was carried out to identify customer needs.
62. resource
something that is ready to use when needed
This site provides useful links to resources on language learning.
63. respond
answer, reply
You must respond within ten days.
64. simultaneous
two or more things happening at the same time
The charger has a built-in USB power port and includes both a mini and a micro USB
cable for simultaneous charging of your mobile devices.
65. solve
find an answer to a problem
How do I solve a sound quality problem when uploading to Youtube?
66. sophisticated
complex, developed, knowledgeable
Our software makes the setup of sophisticated devices easy.
67. specifications
a detailed description (of a product)
We reserve the right to change the specifications of our products without notice.
68. substantial
true, real, strong
There has been a substantial increase in buying power in or country.
69. sufficient
as much as needed
The warehouse always has sufficient stock.
70. suitable
right/appropriate in a situation
The keyboard you buy should be suitable to both the task and the user.
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71. task
something that has to be done
Have a look at our online task manager.
72. tool
instrument, device
This is our most downloaded network tools software.
73. transfer
carry/send from one place to another
You can transfer money online with PayPal services.
74. vendor
a person who sells something
You can buy items from multiple vendors in one order.
75. webinar
a presentation delivered online
Join us next week for a free webinar on computer-based learning.
Are there any words missing from this list? Feel free to add them in the comment area
below.
As professionals, we all want to make a good impression on the people we are working
with. Learning the above words and expressions will boost your confidence when it comes
to speaking with a new client on the phone, or responding to your e-mails. If you would
also like to improve your pronunciation, check out these websites.
Remember that memorizing new vocabulary is not enough to become a proficient language
user- practice is essential if you want to incorporate what you have learnt into your English.
So, keep practising and feel free to ask for help if there is something you don’t understand.
Your ideas and suggestions are also welcome – let us know how we can best help you.
Melinda Makkos
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6/26/2021 Technology Words for Information Technology Professionals and Software Engineers

Technology Words for Information Technology

FANBOYS GRAMMAR ???????????? 7 Coordinating Conjunctions with Examples

Do you ’speak’ C++ and Java? How about your English?

Computer and Information Research Scientists design new technology to solve

Web Developers create websites for businesses.

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU:

10 IDIOMS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY

42 EASY TO MEMORIZE ENGLISH IDIOMS RELATED TO SCHOOL

It costs fifty dollars. (How much does it cost?)

It monitors employee activity. (What does it monitor?)

It is easy to use. (Is it easy to use?)

It is available in three colours. (Is it available in other colours?)

It comes with a two-year guarantee. (Does it come with a guarantee?)

This device is manufactured in India. (Where is this device manufactured?)

It is designed for competent users. (Who is it designed for?)

It can be used for internal communication. (What can it be used for?)

It is equipped with a signature recognition software. (What is it equipped with?)

The cover is made of leather. (What is the cover made of?)

Comparatives and Superlatives

It’s smaller than a laptop. (Is it smaller than a laptop?)

It’s not as expensive as a PC. (Is it cheaper than a PC?)

It’s the cheapest product on the market.

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12 (ALL) ENGLISH TENSES WITH EXAMPLES

HOW TO USE THE PASSIVE VOICE WITH HELPFUL EXAMPLES

Troubleshooting and Giving Advice

Have you tried removing the program?

Have you checked your home button settings?

Have you disabled the extensions?

What were you doing when the error occurred?

Did you initialize the drive?

Did you verify software compatibility?

You should download a data recovery software to help you.

You should back up all the restored data.

Why don’t you…?

Why don’t you try using the default password?

Burn the ISO to a blank DVD.

Disable the internal GPU.

Don’t attempt to write anything on the hard drive.

Don’t click Yes to format the drive.

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WOULD VS COULD VS SHOULD VS MIGHT IN ENGLISH!

DIFFERENT TYPES OF SENTENCE ACCORDING TO FUNCTION

This is Tom Smith speaking.

I would like to speak to Mr Brown. / Can I speak to Mr Brown?

I’ll make sure she gets the message.

I’m sorry, I don’t understand/ I can’t hear you very well.

Could you say that again? Can you speak up a little?

I’m calling to make an appointment with Mr Brown.

I’m calling about the problem you reported this morning.

I’m calling about the computer you have ordered.

I’m sorry, I’m in a meeting/ I’m very busy at the moment.

I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Can I call you back this afternoon?

Dear Mr/ Ms Jones,

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing to let you know that your payment is overdue.

I am sending you the brochure as an attachment.

Please see the statement attached.

I am afraid I cannot open the file you have sent me.

Could you send it again in … format?

I look forward to hearing from you.