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Topic: Technology

technophilia

IPA: /tɛkˈnɒfɪliə/

KK: /tɛkˈnɒfɪliə/

noun

Definition: A strong affection or enthusiasm for new technologies and gadgets.

Example: Her technophilia drives her to always buy the latest smartphones and gadgets.

technophobe

IPA: /tɛkˈnəʊfəʊb/

KK: /tɛkˈnəʊfoʊb/

noun

Definition: A person who is afraid of or dislikes new technology.

Example: My grandfather is a technophobe and refuses to use a smartphone.

technophobia

IPA: /tɛkˈnəʊfəˌbiːə/

KK: /tɛkˈnəʊfəˌbiə/

noun

Definition: A fear or strong dislike of technology, particularly computers and advanced devices.

Example: His technophobia made it difficult for him to use modern gadgets.

technophobic

IPA: /tɛkˈnəʊfəbɪk/

KK: /tɛkˈnəʊfobɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a fear or dislike of advanced technology or complex devices, especially computers.

Example: Some people are technophobic and prefer to avoid using smartphones and computers.

technopreneur

IPA: /ˌtɛk.nəˈprəː.nɜːr/

KK: /tɛknoʊprəˈnɜr/

noun

Definition: A person who starts and runs a business that focuses on technology and innovation.

Example: As a technopreneur, she developed a groundbreaking app that changed the way people communicate.

technostructure

IPA: /ˈtɛk.nəʊˌstrʌk.tʃər/

KK: /tɛknoʊˈstrʌkʧər/

noun

Definition: A complex system of skilled professionals and managers that oversees and controls large corporate organizations and their operations.

Example: The technostructure of the company includes engineers, scientists, and administrators who make key decisions.

telecast

IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌkæst/

KK: /ˈtɛlɪˌkæst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To send out a television program for people to watch.

Example: The show will telecast live from the studio tonight.

noun

Definition: A program or event that is broadcast on television.

Example: The telecast of the concert attracted millions of viewers.

transitive verb

Definition: To send out a television program to viewers.

Example: The network will telecast the event live tomorrow.

telecine

IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌsiːn/

KK: /ˈtɛlɪˌsiːn/

noun

Definition: The method of converting film into a digital format or the equipment used for this conversion.

Example: The studio used a telecine to transfer the old movies to digital format.

verb

Definition: To convert a film into a digital format for viewing or editing.

Example: The studio decided to telecine the old movies to preserve them in digital format.

telecommute

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪkəˈmjuːt/

KK: /tɛlɪkəˈmjuːt/

verb

Definition: To work from home or another location instead of going to a workplace, using technology to connect with the office.

Example: Many employees choose to telecommute to save time and avoid traffic.

teleconference

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪˈkɒnfərəns/

KK: /tɛlɪˈkɒnfərəns/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hold or take part in a meeting that occurs over a distance using telecommunications technology, allowing participants to communicate in real-time.

Example: We will teleconference with the team in another city to discuss the project.

noun

Definition: A meeting where people in different places talk to each other using technology like video or phone calls.

Example: We had a teleconference to discuss the project with team members from different cities.

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