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1 automation
noun ((in factories etc) the use of machines, especially to work other machines: Automation has resulted in people losing their jobs.) það að koma á sjálfvirkni, sjálfvirkni -
2 bionics
(the use of biological principles in the design of computers etc.) tölvulíffræði; líftölvufræði- bionic -
3 bunting
(flags for use in celebrations.) fáni, fánaskreyting -
4 burner
noun (any device producing a flame: I'll have to use a burner to get this paint off.) brennari -
5 calculator
noun (a machine for calculating: Use a calculator for adding all those numbers.) reiknivél, (vasa) tölva -
6 candid camera
noun (the use of a hidden video camera to show people while they are being tricked as a joke.) -
7 common-room
noun (in a college, school etc a sitting-room for the use of a group.) salur, setustofa nemenda -
8 heraldry
noun (the study of coats of arms, crests etc and of the history of the families who have the right to use them.) skjaldarmerkjafræði -
9 high-tech
noun ((also hi-tech, high technology) the use of advanced machines and equipment in industry.) -
10 information technology
noun (the study and use of electronic systems and computers for storing, analysing and utilizing information.) -
11 jargon
(special words or phrases used within a group, trade or profession etc: legal jargon; medical jargon; Thieves use a special jargon in order to confuse passing hearers.) sérmál -
12 machinist
noun (a person skilled in the use of machines, eg a sewing-machine, or electrical tools: She's a machinist in a clothes factory.) vélamaður; maður sem vinnur við vél -
13 margarine
(( abbreviation marge) a butter-like substance made mainly from vegetable fats: We use margarine instead of butter.) smjörlíki -
14 non-violence
(the refusal to use any violent means in order to gain political, social etc aims.) friðsamlegar aðgerðir -
15 pocket-money
noun (money for personal use, especially a child's regular allowance: He gets $2 a week pocket-money.) vasapeningur -
16 punctuation
1) (the act of punctuating.) greinarmerkjasetning2) (the use of punctuation marks.) greinarmerkjasetning -
17 regulation
1) (a rule or instruction: There are certain regulations laid down as to how this job should be done, and these must be obeyed; ( also adjective) Please use envelopes of the regulation size.) regla, reglugerð2) (the act of regulating: the regulation of a piece of machinery.) stilling -
18 sarcasm
((the use of) unpleasant remarks intended to hurt a person's feelings.) (mein)hæðni- sarcastically -
19 ski pole
noun (one of the two poles that skiers hold in their hands and use while skiing.) -
20 teaspoon
1) (a small spoon for use with a teacup: I need a teaspoon to stir my tea.) teskeið2) (a teaspoonful: a teaspoon of salt.) teskeið
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