low technology

American  

noun

1. any technology utilizing equipment and production techniques that are relatively unsophisticated (high technology ).

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low technology British  

noun

1. simple unsophisticated technology, often that used for centuries, that is limited to the production of basic necessities

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Other Word Forms

• low-technology adjective

Etymology

Origin of low technology

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

"They provide an economical, low technology, less expensive and high energy-saving treatment technology."

From Science Daily • Oct. 9, 2023

The design has features that are interesting, Matthews said by email, “however, it has a very low technology readiness level and would require a lot of work to confirm that the design is feasible.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

“We don’t want the U.S. to be kind of the dumping group for the really low technology because there isn’t a standard to meet,” said Dan Zielinski, the association’s senior vice president. 

From Reuters • Oct. 6, 2017

It's that curious mix of high and low technology that made the installation one of the more popular sights on the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2015

While dive gear consists of high technology like trimix gases and the underwater camera, archaeology gear consists of low technology, like the bucket and shovel.

From New York Times • May 15, 2012