technology
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.
the application of this knowledge for practical ends.
the terminology of an art, science, etc.; technical nomenclature.
a scientific or industrial process, invention, method, or the like.
the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization.
Origin of technology
1Other words from technology
- an·ti·tech·nol·o·gy, noun
- su·per·tech·nol·o·gy, noun, plural su·per·tech·nol·o·gies.
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How to use technology in a sentence
In fact, new technologies—copiers, fax machines, and recently the iPad—were significant sources of inspiration for him.
The most studious of mixologists have learned and studied technologies to help them make better cocktails.
New technologies are helping bartenders craft increasingly creative cocktails.
But questions remain about many of the technologies onboard the new ships.
Can the Navy's $12 Billion Stealth Destroyer Stay Afloat? | Dave Majumdar | October 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThese industrial technologies have become the handmaidens of creativity.
A number of young Amaterasuans and Beowulfers had come to Tanith to study various technologies.
Space Viking | Henry Beam PiperWhen a geek prince hired out as a laborer for a year on Niflheim, he did so for only one purpose—to learn Terran technologies.
Uller Uprising | Henry Beam Piper, John D. Clark and John F. CarrRapid Dominance also means looking to invest in technologies perhaps not fully or currently captured by the Cold War paradigm.
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. UllmanSensor technologies are grouped into four areas: active, passive, imbedded, and processing.
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. UllmanExamples of technologies and system approaches of potential relevance in these areas are discussed below.
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. Ullman
British Dictionary definitions for technology
/ (tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ) /
the application of practical sciences to industry or commerce
the methods, theory, and practices governing such application: a highly developed technology
the total knowledge and skills available to any human society for industry, art, science, etc
Origin of technology
1Derived forms of technology
- technological (ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- technologically, adverb
- technologist, noun
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Scientific definitions for technology
[ tĕk-nŏl′ə-jē ]
The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems, especially in industry and commerce.
The specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems.
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