technology

[tek-nol-uh-jee]

noun

plural

technologies 

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.

technology

/ tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

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

technology

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.

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of technology¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of technology¹

C17: from Greek tekhnologia systematic treatment, from tekhnē art, skill

Example Sentences

Britain's competition watchdog on Friday paved the way for tougher regulation to tackle Google's dominance in online search, under new targeted measures focused on technology giants.

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Across the board, the promise of new technology is about transforming the customer and employee experience for the better, while preserving the relationship.

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"For autonomous vehicles, this makes the difference between confident, safe behavior and hesitant, unreliable driving. That is why we developed SmartNav, a type of positioning technology designed for 'urban canyons'," explained Mohamadi.

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Other applications could include high-surface area metals with advanced cooling properties for energy technologies.

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He signalled Britain could use the technology for services like banking, pointing to New Delhi's scheme as an example, and said ministers must "make the case" for the "huge benefits" the scheme could offer.

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Related Words

• automation 
• machinery