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01technical device
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Technology Technical
n. a device that changes something into a different form, such as changing electricity or a computer file type.
n. an apparatus for converting one form of energy, data, or physical state into another.
“You will need a power converter if you want to use your hair dryer in Europe.”
“The technician installed a high-frequency signal converter to ensure the legacy hardware could communicate with the modern digital interface.”
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02software tool
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. a computer program that changes a file from one format to another, like turning a video into an audio file.
n. a software utility designed to translate data from one file format or encoding to another.
“I used an online converter to turn the document into a PDF.”
“The developer recommended a batch converter to process the thousands of raw image files into a web-friendly format overnight.”
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03person changing beliefs
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Religion Formal
n. someone who has changed their religion or their strong political opinions.
n. a person who has undergone a conversion, particularly in a religious or ideological context.
“As a recent converter to the faith, he attended every study group available.”
“The mission reported a significant number of new converters following the community outreach program in the rural provinces.”
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Proto-Indo-European *wert- Proto-Indo-European *wértetor Proto-Italic *wertō Proto-Italic *komwertō Latin convertōder. Old French convertirbor. Middle English converten English convert Latin -ariusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English converter From convert + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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