digital technology
Americannoun
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the branch of scientific or engineering knowledge that deals with the creation and practical use of digital or computerized devices, methods, systems, etc..
advances in digital technology.
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a digital device, method, system, etc., created by using this knowledge.
the invention of the internet and other digital technologies.
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the application of this knowledge for practical ends, as in digital communications and social media.
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Etymology
Origin of digital technology
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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The ban follows a three-month consultation on how to make children's use of digital technology safer, which closed last month.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Zine creator Watashi Kishino, who hand draws her daily life in black-and-white illustrations, said people can "make a lot of things with AI and digital technology".
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
As the new millennium approached, digital technology once again helped give the song renewed life.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
It comes amid mounting concerns about the impact of social media and digital technology on children's wellbeing, safety and development.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
In addition to comparing digital technology to food, there is another compelling analogy.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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