technology
Americannoun
plural
technologies-
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.
-
the application of this knowledge for practical ends.
-
the terminology of an art, science, etc.; technical nomenclature.
-
a scientific or industrial process, invention, method, or the like.
-
the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization.
noun
-
the application of practical sciences to industry or commerce
-
the methods, theory, and practices governing such application
a highly developed technology
-
the total knowledge and skills available to any human society for industry, art, science, etc
-
The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems, especially in industry and commerce.
-
The specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems.
Other Word Forms
- antitechnology noun
- supertechnology noun
- technological adjective
- technologically adverb
- technologist noun
Etymology
Origin of technology
First recorded in 1605–15, technology is from the Greek word technología systematic treatment. See techno-, -logy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The technology can sift through vast quantities of data, including "satellite images, radar, electromagnetic waves, sound, drone images and sometimes real-time video," he added.
From Barron's
In recent years, China has focused on developing its naval External link, missile External link, and drone technologies External link.
From Barron's
S&P Dow Jones Indices is shaking up several of its major stock indexes this month, adding a handful of technology and infrastructure companies while removing some well-known names.
From Barron's
The four companies will join a slate of technology companies that earned spots in the benchmark index as AI supercharged their businesses.
From MarketWatch
He has reiterated concerns about Anthropic’s desire to have input in how the Defense Department uses its technology while praising competitors OpenAI, Google and xAI.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
