B2 noun Neutro

Browser

/ˈbraʊ.zər/

A software application used to locate, retrieve, and display content on the World Wide Web. It translates web code into the visual pages we interact with.

Exemplos

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1

Which web browser do you usually use?

Which program do you use to look at the internet?

2

The new website is compatible with all major browsers.

The new site works on all the big internet programs.

3

Try clearing your browser cache if the page won't load.

Try cleaning the stored data in your internet program if the page is stuck.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
browser
Verb
browse
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Dica de memorização

You 'browse' a shop; a 'browser' helps you browse the internet.

Quiz rápido

Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are all types of web ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: browsers

Exemplos

1

Which web browser do you usually use?

everyday

Which program do you use to look at the internet?

2

The new website is compatible with all major browsers.

business

The new site works on all the big internet programs.

3

Try clearing your browser cache if the page won't load.

informal

Try cleaning the stored data in your internet program if the page is stuck.

4

The researchers tested the application's performance across different browsers.

academic

The experts checked how the software worked on various internet programs.

5

Please ensure your browser settings allow for cookies.

formal

Please make sure your internet program is set to allow tracking data.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
browser
Verb
browse

Colocações comuns

web browser internet viewing software
default browser the primary program for links
browser extension an add-on for a browser
browser history list of visited sites
cross-browser working on multiple programs

Frases Comuns

incognito mode

private browsing

refresh your browser

reload the page

browser window

the specific frame of the program

Frequentemente confundido com

Browser vs Search engine

A browser is the software you open; a search engine is a website (like Google) you visit inside the browser.

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Notas de uso

Can refer to both desktop software (like Chrome) and mobile apps.

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Erros comuns

Many learners say 'I looked it up on the browser' when they mean they used a search engine like Google.

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Dica de memorização

You 'browse' a shop; a 'browser' helps you browse the internet.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the verb 'browse', which originally meant for animals to feed on leaves.

Padrões gramaticais

countability: countable often used with 'on' (e.g., on my browser)
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Contexto cultural

The 'browser wars' was a famous period in the 90s/00s regarding competition between Microsoft and Netscape.

Quiz rápido

Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are all types of web ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: browsers

Mais palavras de technology

Algorithm

B2

A set of mathematical instructions or rules used by a computer to solve a problem or complete a task. It is the foundation of how software functions and processes data.

Authentication

B2

The process or action of verifying the identity of a user or process. It ensures that a person is who they claim to be before granting access to a system.

Cloud

B2

The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data. It replaces the need for local storage on personal computers.

Compatibility

B2

The capacity for two systems, software programs, or hardware devices to work together without any issues. It is a crucial factor when upgrading or integrating technology.

Configuration

B2

The specific way in which a computer system or software is set up or arranged. It involves choosing settings that determine how the system operates.

Cybersecurity

B2

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These attacks usually aim to access, change, or destroy sensitive information.

Database

B2

An organized collection of structured information, or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. It allows for easy access, management, and updating of information.

Encryption

B2

The method by which information is converted into a secret code that hides the information's true meaning. Only someone with a special key can translate it back.

Interface

B2

The point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact. In computing, it most commonly refers to the way a user interacts with a software program or device.

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