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technology
[ tek-nol-uh-jee ]
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.
- 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.
technology
/ tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ; ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /
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
technology
- 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.
Derived Forms
- technological, adjective
- ٱˈԴDZDz, noun
- ˌٱԴˈDz, adverb
Other Word Forms
- t·ٱ·ԴDZo· noun
- p·ٱ·ԴDZo· noun plural supertechnologies
Word History and Origins
Origin of technology1
Word History and Origins
Origin of technology1
Example Sentences
The move, which is part of his strategy to win back customers, comes as other food and drink chains increasingly adopt technology to cut costs.
The conservation groups argue that technology has advanced significantly since Berwick Bank was conceived and that floating wind farms, further offshore, would be a better alternative.
The technology is becoming obsolete and energy companies have a deadline to change their customers' meters by 30 June.
However, as the technology is developed that price is likely to fall rapidly.
The report calls for the rapid deployment of carbon capture and storage technology, greater use of AI to make energy grids efficient and investment in small scale nuclear reactors.
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