technology

American  

[tek-nol-uh-jee] / tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

plural

technologies

1. 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.

2. the application of this knowledge for practical ends.

3. the terminology of an art, science, etc.; technical nomenclature.

4. a scientific or industrial process, invention, method, or the like.

5. the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization.

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technology British  

/ tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the application of practical sciences to industry or commerce

2. the methods, theory, and practices governing such application

   a highly developed technology

3. the total knowledge and skills available to any human society for industry, art, science, etc

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technology Scientific  

/ tĕk-nŏl′ə-jē /

1. The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems, especially in industry and commerce.

2. The specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems.

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Other Word Forms

• antitechnology noun
• supertechnology noun
• technological adjective
• technologically adverb
• technologist noun

Etymology

Origin of technology

First recorded in 1605–15, technology is from the Greek word technología systematic treatment. See techno-, -logy

Example Sentences

The industry has faced a slowdown in 5G spending as some major customers completed initial rollouts of the technology while network operators have also been hesitant to invest amid an uncertain economic outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zou also said the central bank will increase quotas for several relending tools to step up support for agriculture, technology and innovation, as well as private enterprises.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The proposed staff reduction is part of global initiatives to improve cost position while maintaining investments critical to Ericsson's technology leadership," the company said, adding that "approximately 1,600 positions" could be impacted.

From Barron's

“Moving into first quarter 2026, we expect our business to be supported by continued strong demand for our leading-edge process technologies.”

From Barron's

But in a blue-collar job market being reshaped by technology and private equity, there are faster routes to six-figure paychecks than learning a skilled trade—ones that are easier on the joints, too.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• automation
• machinery