"Big Thinkers: Was Steve Jobs this Generation’s Thomas Edison?" and "Steve Jobs"

Amanda L. (United States of America)
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  1. revolutionize
    change radically
    Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), the world's most famous inventor, created or improved devices that revolutionized the way people lived.
  2. patent
    a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
    Jobs is cited as the inventor or co-inventor on 313 U.S. patents.
  3. innovator
    someone who helps to open up a new line of technology or art
    Though he may not be Edison's equal in terms of patents, Jobs is clearly one of the world's great innovators.
  4. sleek
    having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
    Other people invented the computer mouse and the MP3 player; Jobs found ways to make such devices sleeker, more versatile, and easier to use.
  5. versatile
    competent in many areas and able to adapt with ease
    Other people invented the computer mouse and the MP3 player; Jobs found ways to make such devices sleeker, more versatile, and easier to use.
  6. tedious
    using or containing too many words
    They let people do what we now take for granted: interact with computers with on-screen images and a mouse rather than by typing in long, tedious commands.
  7. consumer
    a person who uses goods or services
    The company introduced the iTunes Music Store in 2003, allowing consumers to purchase and download music with the touch of a button.
  8. breakthrough
    the act of making an important discovery
    A true breakthrough happened in 2007, when Apple first showed off its iPhone.
  9. gadget
    a small mechanical device or tool
    The product, more than merely a gadget, is essentially a computer that can be carried in your pocket.
  10. analyst
    an expert who studies financial data and recommends actions
    The company sold 14.8 million iPads in 2010, which was well beyond what industry analysts predicted.
Created on Tue Oct 06 10:40:14 EDT 2020 (updated Tue Oct 06 13:39:37 EDT 2020)

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