technology
Americannoun
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technologies
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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.
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the application of this knowledge for practical ends.
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the terminology of an art, science, etc.; technical nomenclature.
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a scientific or industrial process, invention, method, or the like.
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the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization.
noun
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the application of practical sciences to industry or commerce
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the methods, theory, and practices governing such application
a highly developed technology
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the total knowledge and skills available to any human society for industry, art, science, etc
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The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems, especially in industry and commerce.
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The specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems.
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
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antitechnologynoun
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supertechnologynoun
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technologistnoun
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technologicaladjective
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technologicallyadverb
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Etymology
Origin of technology
First recorded in 1605–15, technology is from the Greek word technología systematic treatment. See techno-, -logy
Explanation
Technology is using science to solve a problem or create a product. You probably have some gadgets and gizmos, like cell phones and video games, that you really enjoy. These are products of technology. Technology consists of all the things science allows people to make and do. New cars, new surgical techniques, new computers, and even robots are all examples of technology. Since science is always advancing, technology is too. The more scientists learn, the more technology allows us to do — it's very exciting.
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Example Sentences
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She added: "AI, as a technology, is constantly developing at an exceptionally swift rate. As such, the Scottish government will keep matters under continual review."
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
In early September, the British researcher published a statement on X explaining his decision to resign from Anthropic, saying AI developers sincerely believed the technology could "kill us all by the end of the decade."
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Tech executives and lawmakers around the country have been grappling with the pace of AI’s development and how the technology should be regulated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Smaller businesses developed, while established engineering and technology firms became part of the supply chain.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Political leaders would find that the technology of warfare had advanced more rapidly than the ability of generals to control it.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
As AI becomes more visible, it is important that learners and educators are supported to understand both the opportunities and challenges these technologies present.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
"There is still a huge amount of work to be done regarding authorisations and evolving regulations so that we can truly start using these innovative technologies," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Because these materials can be formed into atomically thin layers, researchers are exploring whether they could enable memory technologies that differ from those built with conventional magnetic materials.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Yet all equipment upgrades, including clean vehicle technologies, have added just $3,040 to the cost of a vehicle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
In general, societies that engaged in intense exchanges of crops, livestock, and technologies related to food production were more likely to become involved in other exchanges as well.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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