Tag Archive: science & technology – expert

Vocabulary: image recognition /IM-ij rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] the ability of a machine’s software to identify objects, places, people, writing and actions in images Facebook’s image recognition automatically tags photos to users. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] the intelligence demonstrated by machines as opposed to natural intelligence Modern technology is constantly improving machines’ artificial intelligence. indiscernible /in-di-SUR-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] cannot be seen clearly or easily There are indiscernible differences between the twins’ facial features. naked eye /NEY-kid ahy/ [noun] unassisted vision, without a telescope, microscope, or other device The bacteria are too small to be seen by the naked eye. plating /PLEY-ting/ [noun] the arrangement and overall styling of food upon bringing it…
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Vocabulary: surge /surj/ [noun] a sudden increase There was a surge in prices of rice in the aftermath of the typhoon. on the whole /on thuh hohl/ [idiom] in general There were minor setbacks, but on the whole, the program went smoothly. garner /GAHR-ner/ [verb] to collect something, usually after much work or with difficulty I garnered enough points to reach the next level of the game. pinpoint /PIN-point/ [verb] to discover or establish something exactly The witness was able to pinpoint the criminal from the group of men who lined up. narcissism /NAR-suh-siz-em/ [noun] too much interest in and admiration for the self His blatant narcissism is the reason…
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Vocabulary: illegalize /ih-LEE-guh-lahyz/ [verb] to forbid something by law The dictator illegalized the publication of criticisms of his government. prioritization /prahy-awr-i-tuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] the act of arranging or doing in order of importance The mayor’s prioritization of the elite’s needs angered the masses. put (something) into action /poot IN-too AK-shuhn/ [phrasal verb] to use or cause an idea or policy to happen or operate What value do morals and principles have if you can’t put them into action? deprive /dih-PRAHYV/ [verb] to take something, especially something necessary or pleasant, away from someone Her strict parents deprived her of the freedom to enjoy her youth. repeal /ih-RAD-i-keyt/ [verb] to make something no…
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Vocabulary: merger [MUR-jer] (noun) an arrangement in which two or more companies or organizations join together The merger of the Cranberry Co. with Apples Co. surprised everybody. monopolize [muh-NOP-uh-lahyz] (verb) a business obtains exclusive control of an industry The company has monopolized the market. ride-hailing [RAHYD heyl-ing] (adjective) transportation from a taxi service usually booked through an app Ride-hailing services have improved our daily commute. formidable [FAWR-mi-duh-buh-l] (adjective) inspiring fear or respect by being impressively large, powerful or excellent Cranberry Co. has built a formidable reputation for quality products. war chest [WAWR ches] (noun) a fund for a specific purpose such as acquisition McDonald’s is known to have a huge…
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Vocabulary: electioneering [verb] – activities that candidates and supporters do to persuade people to vote for them The free concert was a part of Mr. Smith’s electioneering. transparency [noun] – a full view of a media plan It’s good that some companies are promoting transparency. demographics [noun] – particular feature of a population such as age, gender, race etc. The town’s demographic suggest that the new restaurant will be a success. misinformation [noun] – information that is not true Misinformation can lead to a bigger conflict. disclosure [noun] – act of making something known The court demanded a full disclosure of the facts. Twitter is launching an Advertising Transparency Center…
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Vocabulary: information – facts about something or someone The teacher will give us some information about the new project. include – a part of something They included me in the dance club. consumer – a person who purchases goods and services for personal use Consumers prefer quality over quantity. advertisement – a paid notice that tells people about a product or service I like the new advertisement of Samsung. user – someone who uses a product or service Internet users like Asahi Net’s fast connection. Google keeps a record of the things that people search for on the internet. The site collects information on searches, browsing history including YouTube videos….
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Vocabulary: streaming – transmitting data from internet directly to a TV/computer Streaming has become more popular in the past three years. subscription – a payment made to receive a service The amount of our magazine subscription only reached $250,000 this year. ultra high definition – ultra HD, display is sharper than 1080p The new Samsung TV has an ultra HD feature. pricing scheme – a pricing plan We discussed the new pricing scheme for our products during the meeting. programming– practice of organizing media programs in a daily schedule The new programming will feature some rising stars.   Netflix is raising its prices for its streaming services. The standard plan, which allows…
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Vocabulary: unconventional – out of the ordinary; not based on what is generally done or believed This is an unconventional school as teachers don’t give students homework. utilize – use; make use of I would like to utilize my time doing more productive things. gadget – a small device or machine with a particular purpose Before, I used different gadgets to listen to music, watch movies and call someone. Now, I can do all of those with just one. noteworthy – deserving attention because of being important or interesting It is noteworthy that nobody in this room is interested in taking a day off. Unconventional forms of learning and instruction…
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  Facebook is on a hot seat for fake news circulating on the site. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed his disappointment in the issue as the management too is a victim. It is also speculated that these kinds of news are passed off as fake just because some people disagree with them. Facebook is careful on handling the situation. Mark said that an important part of democracy is to share things that other people might disagree with. Facebook is not going to delete or ban posts just because other people felt offended.   Vocabulary: hot seat – bad situation circulating – to be distributed over against – opposed to;…
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A team from Stanford University developed an image-scanning software that can identify skin cancers with an accuracy that’s comparable to that of a licensed specialist’s. The software’s technology uses an algorithm, which tells objects apart based on images. This software has over 130,000 images in its database. The algorithm used for this software has been further refined by computer scientists to combine visual processing with a type of artificial intelligence called deep learning. The results are amazing! The software was pitted against licensed dermatologists to check 370 images. Dermatologists can tell malignant lesions based on school training and clinical experience. Armed with their respective training and technology, the software and…
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