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- DictionaryTech·nol·o·gy/tekˈnäləjē/
noun
- 1. the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry: "advances in computer technology"
Technology definition: 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..
Technology is the application of conceptual knowledge for achieving practical goals, especially in a reproducible way. The word technology can also mean the products resulting from such efforts, including both tangible tools such as utensils or machines, and intangible ones such as software.
(the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries: computer technology. Modern technology is amazing, isn't it? What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology. See also. biotechnology. Fewer examples.
B1. knowledge, equipment, and methods that are used in science and industry: computer technology. Fewer examples. The company prides itself on having the latest technology. Many of these workers will be displaced by modern technology. The company is at the forefront of developing new technology. "The computer's crashed again."
/tekˈnɒlədʒi/ /tekˈnɑːlədʒi/ (plural technologies) [uncountable, countable] scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in designing new machines. science and technology. advances in communications technology. advanced/modern technology. to develop and use new technologies.
TECHNOLOGY meaning: 1 : the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems; 2 : a machine, piece of equipment, method, etc., that is created by technology.
1 day ago · Definition of 'technology' Word Frequency. technology. (teknɒlədʒi ) Word forms: plural technologies. variable noun. Technology refers to methods, systems, and devices which are the result of scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes. Technology is changing fast. They should be allowed to wait for cheaper technologies to be developed.
