Technology Terms Flashcards

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gadgets

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a small device or machine with a particular purpose

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organ transplants

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a procedure where a diseased or damaged organ is removed from a patient and replaced with a healthy organ from a donor

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gene editing

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the process of changing genes using scientific methods, in order to cure or prevent disease

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automated vehicles

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designed to perform at least some driving functions without direct human input, relying on technology and sensors to sense the environment and make decisions

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voice recognition

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also known as speech recognition, is the technology that enables machines to understand and process human speech, converting spoken words into digital data and allowing computers and devices to respond to verbal commands.

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AI (Artificial Intelligence)

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the ability of a machine to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and perception.

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controversy

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a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people

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virtual reality

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a set of images and sounds, produced by a computer, that seem to represent a place or a situation that a person can take part in

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revolutionary

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completely new and having a great effect

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breakthrough

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an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem.