Definition

Noun: 1. A specific U.S. government agency: The Technology Administration was a former agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its mission was to collaborate with American industries to enhance their competitive position in the global market and to ensure that technological advancements contributed effectively to national economic growth.

Usage Notes

• This term is a proper noun referring to a specific, historical organization. It is typically capitalized.
• Its use is primarily in formal, governmental, or historical contexts discussing U.S. industrial and technology policy.
• The agency itself was dissolved in 2007, and its functions were redistributed to other offices within the Department of Commerce.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The Technology Administration published reports on national innovation trends.
  • A key goal of the Technology Administration was to foster partnerships between the public and private sectors.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Reference: The term is now used to refer to the former agency and its legacy work.
  • Policies developed by the Technology Administration influenced later technology transfer initiatives.

Variants and Related Words

• Technological Administration (less common variant): Could be used in a general, non-proper noun sense to describe the management of technology, but this is not the specific agency.
• Office of Technology Policy (OTP): One of the principal units that was part of the Technology Administration.
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Another major component of the former Technology Administration.

Synonyms

• Agency (in this specific context): A government organization with a specific function.
• Bureau: Another term for a government department or agency.

Related Concepts (Not Synonyms)

• Technology policy: The broader field of policy concerning the development and use of technology, which was the focus of the administration.
• Economic competitiveness: A primary goal of the administration's work.
• Department of Commerce: The parent department of the former Technology Administration.

Noun

1. an agency in the Department of Commerce that works with United States industries to promote competitiveness and maximize the impact of technology on economic growth