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
Derived forms
technological (ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl)
adjective
technologically (ˌtechnoˈlogically)
adverb
technologist (techˈnologist)
noun
Word origin
C17: from Greek tekhnologia systematic treatment, from tekhnē art, skill
Examples of 'technologies' in a sentence
technologies
And more: by developing ever more ingenious technologies for the exploitation of the ice, I have brought this day upon the Earth.
Baxter, Stephen ANTI-ICE
It was a time of enthusiasms, caprice and reckless technologies.
Zindell, David THE BROKEN GOD
Even in miniature, new technologies could have costs as well as benefits.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
A plethora of technologies, including ones on mobile devices, may be the best answer.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Of that, $435-million, or 2.4 per cent, was for clean technologies.
Globe and Mail (2003)
It is one of those transforming technologies that has become ubiquitous.
Globe and Mail (2003)
And power over everything is exactly what these revolutionary technologies promise.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Many other technologies are at relatively early stages of development.
The Scientist (2001)
Products are also working on oxygen separation technologies.
Houston Chronicle (2010)
The answer is massive concerted investment in revolutionary low-carbon technologies.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
All related terms of 'technologies'
technology
Technology refers to methods, systems, and devices which are the result of scientific knowledge being used for practical purposes .
low technology
simple unsophisticated technology , often that used for centuries, that is limited to the production of basic necessities
clean technology
techniques used in manufacturing processes that minimize the damage caused to the environment
food technology
a branch of technology that is involved in the production of food
gene technology
genetic modification ; the alteration of genetic material to achieve higher yields, immunity to disease etc
high technology
High technology is the practical use of advanced scientific research and knowledge , especially in relation to electronics and computers, and the development of new advanced machines and equipment .
rocket technology
the technology of the design, operation, maintenance , and launching of rockets
disruptive technology
A disruptive technology is a new technology, such as computers and the Internet , which has a rapid and major effect on technologies that existed before.
enabling technology
technology that enables the user to perform a task or to improve his or her overall performance: e. g . the internet
frontier technology
innovative or new technology
alternative technology
a form of technology that challenges conventional technology, often being promoted as more in harmony with nature
educational technology
the use of technology , such as computers, within education , to aid the learning process
information technology
Information technology is the theory and practice of using computers to store and analyse information. The abbreviation → IT is often used.
intermediate technology
technology which combines sophisticated ideas with cheap and readily available materials, esp for use in developing countries
it
You use it to refer to an object, animal, or other thing that has already been mentioned .
recombinant DNA technology
any of various techniques for separating and recombining segments of DNA or genes , often employing a restriction enzyme to cut a gene from a donor organism and inserting it into a plasmid or viral DNA for transplantation into a host organism, where the gene causes the production of a desired substance either for harvesting or for the benefit of the host organism itself
high tech
High-tech activities or equipment involve or result from the use of high technology .
college of advanced technology
(formerly) a college offering degree or equivalent courses in technology , with research facilities . In the mid-1960s these were granted university status