Word
droid
Countable noun
Definition
n. a robot that looks and acts like a human or is very smart. You usually see this word in science fiction movies and books.
n. a robot, especially one with a human-like appearance or high-level artificial intelligence. Originally a shortened form of 'android', it has become a generic term within the science fiction genre.
Examples
“The little droid followed its owner across the desert.”
“The factory uses advanced droids to handle the most delicate parts of the assembly process.”
“In many futuristic narratives, the droid serves as a loyal companion, bridging the emotional gap between biological life and cold, calculated machinery.”
Examples
simple
“The little droid followed its owner across the desert.”
contextual
“The factory uses advanced droids to handle the most delicate parts of the assembly process.”
complex
“In many futuristic narratives, the droid serves as a loyal companion, bridging the emotional gap between biological life and cold, calculated machinery.”
Usage
Commonly used in science fiction contexts; though popularized by Star Wars, it is now used broadly for various autonomous robots.
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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