Word
Definition
adj. describing a tool or device that does not need to be plugged into a wall socket. It uses a battery instead of a wire to get its power.
adj. operating without a connecting wire or cable, typically powered by a rechargeable battery. Often used to describe tools, phones, or other portable electronics.
Examples
“I prefer using a cordless drill because it is easier to move around.”
“The office upgraded to a cordless phone system to allow staff to answer calls from anywhere in the building.”
“Modern cordless vacuum cleaners have significantly improved battery life, making them a viable alternative to traditional corded models for larger households.”
Examples
simple
“I prefer using a cordless drill because it is easier to move around.”
contextual
“The office upgraded to a cordless phone system to allow staff to answer calls from anywhere in the building.”
complex
“Modern cordless vacuum cleaners have significantly improved battery life, making them a viable alternative to traditional corded models for larger households.”
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- 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
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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