technology
[ tek-nol-uh-jee ]
/ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /
noun, plural tech·nol·o·gies for 4.
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
OTHER WORDS FROM technology
an·ti·tech·nol·o·gy, noun su·per·tech·nol·o·gy, noun, plural su·per·tech·nol·o·gies.Words nearby technology
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British Dictionary definitions for technology
technology
/ (tɛkˈnɒlədʒɪ) /
noun plural -gies
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
Derived forms of technology
technological (ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective technologically, adverb technologist, nounWord Origin for technology
C17: from Greek
tekhnologia systematic treatment, from
tekhnē art, skill
Scientific definitions for technology
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.