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

One project in particular, off Busan, South Korea, is roping in a combination of high and low technology to create a large-scale, on-water town, which will be able to house more than 10,000 people.

From New York Times

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

From Science Daily

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

“Space was once an exclusive frontier accessible to few. Today, the barriers to entry into space are relatively low. Technology advancements and access to, through and from space enable participation by almost any nation with the will,” Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S.

From Washington Times

“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