smartwatches

/ˈsmɑːrtwɑːtʃɪz/ /ˈsmɑːrtwɒtʃɪz/

Meanings

noun

A wristwatch with electronic functionality beyond timekeeping.

Examples :

"My children use smartwatches to track their steps and receive messages from me after school. "

noun

A mobile device worn on the wrist with a touchscreen display.

Examples :

"Many students use smartwatches to check the time and receive notifications without taking out their phones during class. "

electronics device technology wear computing

Related Words

touchscreen noun

/ˈtʌt͡ʃskriːn/

An input/output device that allows the user to interact with the computer by touching the display screen.

"The student used the touchscreen to answer the math question on the tablet. "

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

display noun

/dɪsˈpleɪ/

A show or spectacle.

"The trapeze artist put on an amazing acrobatic display."

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

messages noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"The student checked her phone for messages from her teacher about the homework assignment. "

functionality noun

/ˌfʌŋkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ˌfʌŋkʃənˈælɪti/

The ability to perform a task or function; that set of functions that something is able or equipped to perform.

"The new smartphone's functionality, including its camera and internet access, makes it very useful for school projects. "

receive noun

/ɹɪˈsiːv/

An operation in which data is received.

"The data receive from the sensor showed a temperature increase. "

timekeeping verb

/ˈtaɪmˌkiːpɪŋ/

To keep track of and/or enforce any restrictions on the time; keep time.

"The security guard is timekeeping to ensure no one stays in the building after hours. "

wristwatch noun

/ˈrɪstwɒtʃ/ /ˈrɪstwɑtʃ/

A watch that is worn on a strap or band fastened around the wrist

"My dad wears a stylish wristwatch to work every day. "

notifications noun

/ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/ /ˌnɑːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

The act of notifying.

"I turned off the notifications on my phone so I wouldn't be disturbed while studying. "

without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "