technology
Americannoun
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technologies
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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
Derived Forms
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antitechnologynoun
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supertechnologynoun
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technologistnoun
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technologicaladjective
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technologicallyadverb
Inflected Forms
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Etymology
Origin of technology
First recorded in 1605–15, technology is from the Greek word technología systematic treatment. See techno-, -logy
Explanation
Technology is using science to solve a problem or create a product. You probably have some gadgets and gizmos, like cell phones and video games, that you really enjoy. These are products of technology. Technology consists of all the things science allows people to make and do. New cars, new surgical techniques, new computers, and even robots are all examples of technology. Since science is always advancing, technology is too. The more scientists learn, the more technology allows us to do — it's very exciting.
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Example Sentences
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The technology is still at the proof-of-concept stage.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
Still, many California merchants aren’t yet equipped with chip-and-tap technology for their payment terminals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
“Any technology has risks. Any new technology brings both risks and benefits . . . I don’t think Americans should be scared of anything.”
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
That technology is what has helped SpaceX keep costs down and improve its launch cadence over the years.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
Since an earthquake killed thousands in the city of Kobe in 1995, the nation had spent sixteen years reinforcing bridges, reconstructing old buildings with earthquake-resistant technology, and creating earthquake warning systems.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Rare earth elements and other critical minerals are important for electronics, clean-energy technologies, transportation, and national security.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency approved two technologies that are giving the battered industry a chance at rebirth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
But ARK’s research team does “deep research” on stocks that are “misunderstood,” Staudt said, as they may be creating new technologies, making them more volatile as result.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Many existing technologies for steering or modulating light depend on changing the electronic properties of a material.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
It would take a different kind of soldier, and new technologies, to bring the fight to the Soviets.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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