technology

American  

[tek-nol-uh-jee] / tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

• technologies
  plural

1. 

   the branch of knowledge that deals with the creation and use of technical means and their interrelation with life, society, and the environment, drawing upon such subjects as industrial arts, engineering, applied science, and pure science.

2. the application of this knowledge for practical ends.

3. the terminology of an art, science, etc.; technical nomenclature.

4. a scientific or industrial process, invention, method, or the like.

5. the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization.

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technology British  

/ tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the application of practical sciences to industry or commerce

2. the methods, theory, and practices governing such application

   a highly developed technology

3. the total knowledge and skills available to any human society for industry, art, science, etc

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technology Scientific  

/ tĕk-nŏl′ə-jē /

1. The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems, especially in industry and commerce.

2. The specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• antitechnology
  noun
• supertechnology
  noun
• technologist
  noun
• technological
  adjective
• technologically
  adverb

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• technologies
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of technology

First recorded in 1605–15, technology is from the Greek word technología systematic treatment. See techno-, -logy

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Explanation

Technology is using science to solve a problem or create a product. You probably have some gadgets and gizmos, like cell phones and video games, that you really enjoy. These are products of technology. Technology consists of all the things science allows people to make and do. New cars, new surgical techniques, new computers, and even robots are all examples of technology. Since science is always advancing, technology is too. The more scientists learn, the more technology allows us to do — it's very exciting.

Example Sentences

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technology technologies

“Overall, we continue to strengthen our position as an industrial technology partner to the data center industry and to expand our participation in this rapidly growing market,” Le Peuch says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

But it’s clear from the level of artistry on display here that the company, led by producer-director Travis Knight, has steadily advanced in technology, innovation and ambition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Despite industry assurances, lawmakers and regulators are monitoring the expanding technology.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

“The committee also helps ensure that innovation and technology adoption are accompanied by appropriate governance, risk management and oversight,” Harter added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Some of the early technology that was used to help Glitchers time travel to specific moments in the past was unnecessarily hard on the human body.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

With the advent of widespread proliferation of smart phones, these investors are not much behind in computing capabilities to other more-established technologies trading, Mackenzie says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

"This work shows that high-quality spectral information doesn't have to be confined to the laboratory -- it can be embedded directly into the technologies people use every day."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

Bradford Council said the fund would provide practical support to help businesses remain competitive while adapting to new vehicle technologies.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

After taking the position, which had been vacant since the killing of his predecessor in February, Akhlaghi said Thursday he would be focusing on new technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The languages and genes of those homeland inhabitants, as well as their livestock, crops, technologies, and writing systems, became dominant in the ancient and modern world.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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