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

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

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

With a gross domestic product topping $4.1 trillion, he said the state leads in startups, venture capital and space technology.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s since been joined on the market by other powerful AI tools, placing a maturing technology in the hands of many users who are still maturing themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

China has been a steady friend, willing to sell Russia cars and dual-use technology that ends up in drones that are attacking Ukrainian cities.

From Los Angeles Times

An animated feature film that uses artificial intelligence tools from OpenAI is expected to debut next year, likely fueling the debate in Hollywood about the role of the technology in filmmaking.

From Los Angeles Times

“Humans have never created a technology that has not been weaponized,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• automation 
• machinery