Internet Impacts

106 The internet has positively or negatively impacted human society. terms

I am Amanda Pradhani Yanwar. I am currently a PhD student at King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand. I create this glossary for the importance of my research. My research topic is the implementation of peer corrective feedback-based approach in English writing classes. I will assign my students to write an argumentative essay about the internet impacts on human society. This glossary will help the students to find the appropriate vocabulary when writing the essay. I find the words for this glossary by reading articles related to the internet impacts. I also find the definitions of the words from Oxford Learner's Dictionaries. I expect that the students can write well using this glossary.

access: noun; The opportunity or right to use something or to see somebody/something.; Example: High-speed internet access has become a necessity.
accessible: adjective; That can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc.; Example: These documents are not accessible to the public.
advanced: adjective; Having the most modern and recently developed ideas, methods, etc.; Example: Scientists are working on highly advanced technology to replace fossil fuels.
affect: verb; To produce a change in somebody/something.; Example: The class structure affects people's attitudes and behavior.
age: noun; A particular period of history.; Example: We live in the digital age.
aspect: noun; A particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; A way in which it may be considered.; Example: The exhibition will focus on various aspects of life and culture in the Middle East.
behavior: noun; The way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people.; Example: Parents can influence the behavior of their children.
benefit: Noun; An advantage that something gives you; A helpful and useful effect that something has.; Example: They manage to work without the benefit of modern technology.
bring: verb; To cause something.; Example: The internet brings many changes.
century: noun; 1. A period of 100 years; 2. Any of the periods of 100 years before or after the birth of Christ.; Example: 1. Their techniques have evolved over the centuries. 2. As the 21st century dawned, the internet promised to reshape society.
challenge: noun; A new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill.; Example: Rapid industrialization presents both challenges and opportunities.
change: verb; 1. To become different; 2. To make somebody/something different.; Example: 1. Technology is changing all the time. 2. The internet has changed the way people work.
citizen: noun; A person who has the legal right to belong to a particular country.; Example: This shows that the government respects the rights of citizens.
classroom: noun; A room where children or students are taught.; Example: They discussed the use of electronic technology in the classroom.
communicate: verb; To share or exchange information, news, ideas, feelings, etc.; Example: Candidates must be able to communicate effectively.
communication: noun; The activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information.; Example: Good communication between team leaders and members is essential.
community: noun; All the people who live in a particular area, country, etc. when talked about as a group.; Example: The library is open to all members of the community.
computer: noun; An electronic machine that can store, organize and find information, do processes with numbers and other data, and control other machines.; Example: The computer stores data in a buffer until the printer can accept it.
connect: verb; To join a computer or a mobile device to the internet or to a computer network.; Example: The employees connect their laptops to the office network.
consequence: noun; A result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result.; Example: Two hundred people lost their jobs as a direct consequence of the merger.
country: noun; An area of land that has or used to have its own government and laws.; Example: The internet can make people from different countries communicate at a long distance.
current: adjective; Happening now; of the present time.; Example: Under the current system, the entire process takes about two weeks.
data: noun; Information that is stored by a computer.; Example: The computer can manipulate massive amounts of data.
development: noun; The process of producing or creating something new or more advanced; A new or advanced product or idea.; Example: The government is encouraging the development of new technology.
device: noun; 1. An object or a piece of equipment that has been designed to do a particular job; 2. A piece of computer equipment, especially a small one such as a smartphone.; Example: 1. This device allows deaf people to communicate by typing messages instead of speaking. 2. The technology allows software systems to interact with wireless devices.
different: adjective; Not the same as somebody/something; Not like somebody/something else.; Example: American English is significantly different from British English.
digital: adjective; 1. Using a system of receiving and sending information as a series of the numbers one and zero, showing that an electronic signal is there or is not there; 2. Connected with the use of computer technology, especially the internet.; Example: 1. Communication evolved from verbal exchanges to paper drawings to digital media. 2. Digital technology continues to evolve rapidly.
download: verb; To get data from another computer, usually using the internet.; Example: The series is now available to download.
ease: noun; Lack of difficulty.; Example: This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use.
economy: noun; The relationship between production, trade and the supply of money in a particular country or region.; Example: The global economy has changed dramatically because of the Internet.
education: noun; Process of teaching, training and learning, especially in schools, colleges or universities, to improve knowledge and develop skills.; Example: The school provides an excellent all-round education.
effect: noun; A change that somebody/something causes in somebody/something else; A result.; Example: The project had a direct effect on the lives of one million people.
electronic: adjective; A device having or using many small parts, such as microchips, that control and direct a small electric current.; Example: Airline passengers no longer have to turn off all electronic devices while on the plane.
encourage: verb; To make something more likely to happen or develop.; Example: Researchers claim that some computer games encourage violent behavior in young children.
entertainment: noun; Films, music, etc. used to entertain people.; Example: The stories will be judged purely on their entertainment value.
era: noun; A period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics or events.; Example: In the modern era, the state is the provider of welfare.
expansion: noun; An act of increasing or making something increase in size, amount or importance.; Example: The expansion of the internet has led to great changes.
experience: noun; The knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing something for a period of time; The process of gaining this.; Example: He gained extensive experience in the field of artificial intelligence whilst working on the project.
false: adjective; Wrong; Not correct or true.; Example: They read false information on certain websites.
forum: noun; An event or medium where people can exchange opinions and ideas on a particular issue; A meeting organized for this purpose.; Example: The conference provides a useful forum for the exchange of views and ideas.
future: noun; 1. The time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then; 2. What will happen to somebody/something at a later time.; Example: 1. The movie is set in the future. 2. The company faces a very uncertain future.
game: noun; An activity that you do to have fun, often one that has rules and that you can win or lose.; Example: Children love playing online games with their friends.
give: verb; To provide somebody with something.; Example: The reforms should give a better chance to the less able children.
global: adjective; Covering or affecting the whole world.; Example: This year the global economy will grow by about 4 percent.
globe: noun; The world (used especially to emphasize its size).; Example: Athletes from every corner of the globe competed in the Games.
hack: verb; To secretly find a way of looking at and/or changing information on somebody else’s computer system without permission.; Example: He hacked into the bank's computer.
hacker: noun; A person who uses computers to get access to data in somebody else's computer or phone system without permission.; Example: A hacker had managed to get into the system.
hardware: noun; The machines and electronic parts in a computer or other electronic system.; Example: We supply computer hardware to businesses.
hoax: noun; An act intended to make somebody believe something that is not true, especially something unpleasant.; Example: He had been the victim of a computer virus hoax.
humanity: noun; People in general.; Example: The Internet is the greatest reflection of humanity.
impact: noun; The powerful effect that something has on somebody/something.; Example: The report assesses the impact of the disease on mortality and population growth.
importance: noun; The quality of being important.; Example: Education takes on an added importance at a time of economic uncertainty.
important: adjective; Having a great effect on people or things; of great value.; Example: Banks are vitally important to the economy.
individual: noun; A person considered separately rather than as part of a group.; Example: The competition is open to both teams and individuals.
industrialization: noun; The process of developing industries in a country or an area.; Example: These developing countries have undergone rapid industrialization.
influence: noun; The effect that somebody/something has on the way a person thinks or behaves or on the way that something works or develops.; Example: Peer group members can exert a strong influence on each other's activities.
information: noun; Facts or details about somebody/something.; Example: The documents contain confidential personal information.
innovation: noun; The introduction of new things, ideas or ways of doing something.; Example: The company is very interested in product design and innovation.
interaction: noun; The act of communicating with somebody, especially while you work, play or spend time with them.; Example: The interaction between performers and their audience is amazing.
internet: noun; An international computer network connecting other networks and computers that allows people to share information around the world.; Example: You can view the video feed over the internet.
invention: noun; A thing or an idea that has been invented.; Example: Fax machines were a wonderful invention at the time.
issue: noun; 1. An important topic that people are discussing or arguing about; 2. A problem or worry that somebody has with something.; Example: 1. Teacher education has become a political issue. 2. All technical issues have now been resolved.
knowledge: noun; The information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience.; Example: There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system.
laptop: noun; A small computer that can work with a battery and be easily carried.; Example: Laptops are getting cheaper nowadays.
learning: noun; The process of gaining knowledge.; Example: The school aims to provide a supportive learning environment.
life: noun; The state of being alive as a human; an individual person’s existence.; Example: People's lives are in danger because of this disease.
manipulate: verb; To control, use or change something with skill.; Example: Computers can be used to manipulate information.
manipulation: noun; The control or use of something in a way that shows skill.; Example: Data manipulation is a wrong thing to do for researchers.
mass media: noun; Sources of information and news such as newspapers, television, radio and the internet, that reach and influence large numbers of people.; Example: Criminal activity has received heavy coverage in the mass media.
modern: adjective; 1. of the present time or recent times; 2. Using the latest technology, designs, materials, ideas, etc.; Example: 1. In modern times, advances in technology have made the world smaller. 2. The company needs to invest in a modern computer system.
negative: adjective; Bad or harmful.; Example: Government cuts will have a negative impact on public services.
network: noun; A number of computers and other devices that are connected together so that equipment and information can be shared.; Example: The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer.
offline: adjective; Not directly controlled by or connected to a computer or to the internet.; Example: The students take offline courses.
online: adjective; An activity or service available on or done using the internet or other computer network.; Example: The online community is a place where customers with similar interests meet to interact.
opportunity: noun; A time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something.; Example: The conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals to meet each other.
platform: noun; The type of computer system or the software that is used.; Example: The prevalence of smartphones has resulted in the migration of company information to mobile platforms.
positive: adjective; Good or useful.; Example: The contributions have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children.
problem: noun; A thing that is difficult to deal with or to understand.; Example: The government must address the problem of child poverty.
product: noun; A thing that is grown, produced or created, usually for sale.; Example: People are increasingly likely to buy products online.
program: noun; 1. A set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer; 2. A plan of things that will be done or included in the development of something.; Example: 1. The program creates simulations of real-life driving conditions. 2. The college has initiated a program to improve student retention.
provide: verb; To give something to somebody or make it available for them to use.; Example: The exhibition provides an opportunity for local artists to show their work.
revolution: noun; A great change in conditions, ways of working, beliefs, etc. that affects large numbers of people.; Example: A revolution in information technology is taking place.
risk: noun; The possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; A situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result.; Example: Companies can mitigate the risks of losing valuable data.
server: noun; A computer program that controls or supplies information to several computers connected in a network; The main computer on which this program is run.; Example: The server is designed to store huge amounts of data.
service: noun; A system that provides something that the public needs, organized by the government or a private company.; Example: The government aims to improve public services, especially education.
signal: noun; A series of electrical waves that carry sounds, pictures or messages, for example to a radio, television or mobile phone.; Example: The signal is received by three different antennas at slightly different times.
smartphone: noun; A mobile phone that also has some of the functions of a computer, for example the facility to use apps and the internet.; Example: People can use their smartphones to access the internet.
social media: noun; Websites and software programs used for social networking.; Example: Social media are changing the way people communicate, work, and shop.
society: noun; People in general, living together in communities.; Example: Every section of society must have access to education.
software: noun; The programs used by a computer for doing particular jobs.; Example: Voice-recognition software takes your speech and turns it into text.
storage: noun; The process of keeping information, etc. on a computer; The way it is kept.; Example: Storage devices, such as flash drives and hard disks, are a fundamental component of most digital devices.
student: noun; A person who is studying at a school, college, university, etc.; Example: The university attracts a lot of international students.
system: noun; A set of computer equipment and programs that are used together.; Example: The latest computer system is much more efficient.
technology: noun; Scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines.; Example: The scheme provides access to advanced computer technology in the classroom.
time: noun; What is measured in minutes, hours, days, etc.; Example: The world exists in time and space.
trend: noun; A general direction in which a situation is changing or developing.; Example: The article discusses current trends in language teaching.
upload: verb; To send data to another computer.; Example: The researcher uploaded data to the computer network storage from his office computer.
usage: noun; The fact of something being used; How much something is used.; Example: Usage of computers in schools is increasing.
use: verb; To do something with a machine, a method, an object, etc. for a particular purpose.; Example: Candidates are not allowed to use dictionaries in the exam.
violence: noun; Violent behavior that is intended to hurt or kill somebody.; Example: TV violence threatens the health and welfare of young people.
violent: adjective; Involving or caused by physical force that is intended to hurt or kill somebody.; Example: Parents do not allow their kids to play violent video games.
virtual: adjective; Made to appear to exist by the use of computer software, for example on the internet.; Example: A system helps programmers to create virtual environments.
website: noun; A set of pages on the internet, where a company or an organization, or an individual person, puts information.; Example: The company has recently launched a new website.
Wi-Fi: noun; A system for connecting to the internet or sending data over computer networks using radio waves instead of wires.; Example: The smartphone supports Wi-Fi networking.
wireless: noun; Any system of sending electronic information, such as the internet, phone signals, etc. without using wires for the receiving equipment.; Example: Wireless technologies become more popular nowadays.
world: noun; The earth, with all its countries, peoples and natural features.; Example: Their products are sold throughout the world.