1. the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry: "advances in computer technology"
▪ machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge: "it will reduce the industry's ability to spend money on new technology"
▪ the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences.
Word Originearly 17th century: from Greek tekhnologia ‘systematic treatment’, from tekhnē ‘art, craft’ + -logia (see -logy).