technological
Americanadjective
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of or relating to technology; relating to science and industry.
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Economics. caused by technical advances in production methods.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of technological
First recorded in 1620–30; technolog(y) + -ical
Explanation
The adjective technological describes something that’s based in science and applied to everyday life to solve problems. If you network your computers at home to make it easier to share files, you’re using your technological skills. The root of technological comes from the Greek word tekhnologia, meaning “systematic treatment,” and a systematic, scientific approach is still behind modern technological developments. What makes something technological — rather than scientific — is the practical application of the science. The technological advances of the last decades have touched nearly every aspect of life, including how you stay in touch with friends, how you gather and analyze information, how your food is produced, and even how you listen to your music.
Vocabulary lists containing technological
Dwight D. Eisenhower, "The Military-Industrial Complex" (1961)
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Geography and World Regions
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Example Sentences
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South Korea's Vice Oceans Minister Nam Jae-hon said the Arctic route was "bound to become an alternative" to Middle Eastern shipping lanes -- as geopolitical risks and technological advances make it increasingly competitive.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
During his confirmation process last year, Bisignano said he would bring his expertise to the agency to reduce payment mistakes and improve its older technological infrastructure.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Whoever is first to push the technological limit even an inch higher will redefine what’s possible across every industry,” Tang wrote in a memo to employees in July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
When appointing him as acting minister, Zelensky had said that "Khmara has gained extensive and, in many respects, unprecedented experience with technological combat operations."
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Cartography came as a technological package, along with gunpowder weaponry; and gunpowder weaponry really is about power, and nothing else.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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