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   Tech·nol·o·gy

   /tekˈnäləjē/

   

   noun

   • 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 Origin early 17th century: from Greek tekhnologia ‘systematic treatment’, from tekhnē ‘art, craft’ + -logia (see -logy).

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTECHNOLOGY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   (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.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › technologyTECHNOLOGY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTECHNOLOGY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   (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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTECHNOLOGY definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   TECHNOLOGY meaning: 1. knowledge, equipment, and methods that are used in science and industry: 2. relating to, or…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtechnology noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of technology noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.britannica.com › dictionary › technologyTechnology Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › TechnologyTechnology - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of technology. noun. the practical application of science to commerce or industry. synonyms: engineering. see more. noun. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems. synonyms: applied science, engineering, engineering science. see more. Pronunciation. US. /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ UK.