technology

[tek-nol-uh-jee]

noun

plural

technologies 

1. 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.

2. the application of this knowledge for practical ends.

3. the terminology of an art, science, etc.; technical nomenclature.

4. a scientific or industrial process, invention, method, or the like.

5. the sum of the ways in which social groups provide themselves with the material objects of their civilization.

technology

/ tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the application of practical sciences to industry or commerce

2. the methods, theory, and practices governing such application

   a highly developed technology

3. the total knowledge and skills available to any human society for industry, art, science, etc

technology

1. The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems, especially in industry and commerce.

2. The specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems.

Other Word Forms

• technological adjective
• technologist noun
• technologically adverb
• antitechnology noun
• supertechnology noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of technology¹

First recorded in 1605–15, technology is from the Greek word technología systematic treatment. See techno-, -logy

Word History and Origins

Origin of technology¹

C17: from Greek tekhnologia systematic treatment, from tekhnē art, skill

Example Sentences

YouTube says its size and technology create advantages, along with the loyalty its creators build with fans when it comes to product recommendations.

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Some advocates, however, are leery of relying on technology and punitive fines that can continue historical harms, particularly for communities of color.

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Due to technology upgrades and procedural changes, that number was recently increased to between 68 and 72 aircraft per hour.

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Now, the cast of villains has only grown more diverse as the technology has gone from being scientifically interesting to economically useful.

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With technologies like 3D printing, scientists can now replicate and enhance that natural design principle in metals, polymers, and other substances to achieve effects that were previously out of reach.

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Related Words

• automation 
• machinery