Meaning of technology in English

technology

noun [ C or U ]

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/tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ us

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/tekˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/

(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.

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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.

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(Definition of technology from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

technology | American Dictionary

technology

noun [ C/U ]

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/tekˈnɑl·ə·dʒi/

social studies

the methods for using scientific discoveries for practical purposes, esp. in industry:

[ U ] computer/medical/space technology

social studies

Technology is also a particular method by which science is used for practical purposes:

[ C ] Dairy producers are experimenting with new technologies to reduce the cholesterol in milk.

technological

adjective us

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We live in an era of rapid technological change.

technologically

adverb us

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The new cars will be energy efficient, environmentally friendly and technologically advanced.

(Definition of technology from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

technology | Business English

technology

noun

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plural technologies

[ C or U ]

the use of scientific knowledge or processes in business, industry, manufacturing, etc.:

The fast pace of technology presents enormous implications for sustainable business development.

All our products are backed up by cutting-edge technology.

computer/wireless/audio technology

stem-cell/gene technology

a technology company/firm/industry

the technology sector/market/boom

technology stocks/shares

new/advanced/existing technologies Basic economic relations are changing as new technologies and markets emerge.

developments/advances/changes in technology Changes in technology drive changes in business models.

create/develop/upgrade technologies Cleaner technologies are being developed to cut pollution from coal-burning power plants.

[ C ]

new machinery and equipment that has been developed using scientific knowledge or processes:

Roll-out of the new technology has been dogged by technical problems and secrecy.

use/trial/test technologies Companies always trial their technologies before putting them on the market.

Fuel-cell technologies are being used to generate power for telecom and industrial customers.

Examples of technology

technology

I think there are encouraging developments in technology that are permitting developed countries to 'do more with less', and increasing incentives to do so.

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People from this region have produced a relatively small number of music technology-related publications.

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But farm size does not appear to explain differences in yields and net returns when the technology is adopted.

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Through technology, the phonograph both circumvented and reinforced the cultural hierarchy present in live musical performance.

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Technology facilitates aspects of our teaching environment and practice that make these improvements possible.

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Is the symbolic value of the technology of any moral relevance?

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At the same time, this new technology replaced other medical devices and could thereby create savings, at least in theory.

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There exist practical difficulties of actually implementing technology transfers, however.

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Issues of independence and transparency may be more complicated for private payer technology coverage decisions.

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Even though launches were ultimately rather ephemeral purchases, consumers quickly turned to this new technology as a method of infiltrating the practice of science.

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However, unlike technology improvements, optimal tariffs will hurt the poor region.

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Most of the women were casual workers working, typically, with low capital investment in tools and technology.

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Evidence was found, however, to suggest that full adopters of the technology had more profitable farms than partial adopters.

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In this regard, new approaches to technology generation allow research outcomes to be customized to the heterogeneity of poverty.

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What are the interests of the producers of technology (industry, universities)?

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Collocations with technology

technology

These are words often used in combination with technology.

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advanced technology

Patients believe this method of drug administration to be more efficacious and symbolizes more advanced technology.

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advance of technology

The system is unfortunately no longer operational, a casualty of the rapid advance of technology.

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advancing technology

He talked about the advancing technology earlier.

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Translations of technology

in Chinese (Traditional)

技術（學）, 應用技術, （尤指）工業技術…

Meaning of technology in English

technology | American Dictionary

technological

technologically

technology | Business English

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