technologynoun [ C or U ]
uk/tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/us/tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/B1 (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries:
computer technology
Modern technology is amazing, isn't it?
What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology.
See also
biotechnology
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- There were huge advances in aviation technology during the Second World War.
- Satellite technology offers the opportunity, as never before, for continuous television coverage of major international events.
- With computer technology, even people working on their own can produce professional-looking documents.
- Although the technology originated in the UK, it has been developed in the US.
- Company profits have doubled since the introduction of new technology.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Inventing, designing and innovation
- architect
- artificer
- authoring
- blueprint
- cad
- coin
- computer-aided design
- engineer
- ergonomics
- father
- founding father
- guinea pig
- innovate
- mint
- pioneer
- redesign
- research
- research and development
- robotics
- tech
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