technology
Americannoun
plural
technologies-
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
- antitechnology noun
- supertechnology noun
- technological adjective
- technologically adverb
- technologist noun
Etymology
Origin of technology
First recorded in 1605–15, technology is from the Greek word technología systematic treatment. See techno-, -logy
Example Sentences
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We got a little help from the web team at Slate, including our VP of technology, Greg Lavallee, and we made a game.
From Slate • Apr. 5, 2026
The company has reportedly become Maven's primary technology contractor, and its AI now forms the operational backbone of the program.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Scientists have taken an important step toward next-generation energy technology by developing a proof-of-concept quantum battery that can charge, store, and release energy.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
The company, founded in 2022, hit a milestone in July when it produced its first 2-nanometer prototype chip using technology co-developed with IBM.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
“Yes, genius boy, that is how the technology works.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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