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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

technology

/ ĕ-ŏə-ŧ /

  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.
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Derived Forms

  • technological, adjective
  • ٱ𳦳ˈԴDZDz, noun
  • ˌٱ𳦳ԴˈDz, adverb
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Other 51Թs From

  • t·ٱ𳦳·ԴDZo· noun
  • p·ٱ𳦳·ԴDZo· noun plural supertechnologies
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of technology1

First recorded in 1605–15, technology is from the Greek word ٱ𳦳ԴDZDzí systematic treatment. See techno-, -logy
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of technology1

C17: from Greek tekhnologia systematic treatment, from ٱŧ art, skill
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Trump’s 55-page proposal calls for a U.S.-controlled investment fund to develop Ukraine’s resources, including minerals such as lithium and titanium that are essential for electric cars and other products based on modern technology.

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On Tuesday, Johnson attempted to block a bipartisan bill to permit House members to vote by proxy, aided by technology, when on parental leave.

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In the current moment, where virtual experiences are becoming more prevalent and intertwined with our daily lives, and technology can increasingly simulate pieces of reality, Nozick's question feels more prescient than ever.

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For instance, American businesses including technology giants Apple and Intel, and sportswear giant Nike have large factories in Vietnam.

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A Kent farm shop has turned to technology to sell local produce out of hours.

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