technography

American

[tek-nog-ruh-fee] / tɛkˈnɒg rə fi /

noun

the description and study of the arts and sciences in their geographical and ethnic distribution and historical development.

technography British

/ tɛkˈnɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

the study and description of the historical development of the arts and sciences in the context of their ethnic and geographical background

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Etymology

Origin of technography

First recorded in 1880–85; techno- + -graphy

Example Sentences

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Society for intellectual Emancipation, No. 11, Rue St. Georges, as also a variety of other medical, surgical, phrenological, etc., etc., a number of schools besides those I have already alluded to, veterinary, for mosaic work, technography, and other purposes.

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