Definition

1. Noun:
   • The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and commerce: "Technology" refers to the tools, machines, systems, and methods created from scientific understanding to solve problems and achieve goals.
   • A branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied science: It can also denote the discipline or field of study focused on applying science to practical tasks.
   • The machinery and equipment developed from such scientific knowledge: The term can encompass the physical devices and systems themselves.

Usage

• Technology is primarily used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general concept or field (e.g., ).
• It can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific methods or pieces of equipment (e.g., ).
• It is often modified by adjectives describing its type, era, or field (e.g., ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • Advances in medical technology have saved countless lives.
  • *The company invests heavily in research and technology. *
  • This technology allows for faster data transmission.

Advanced Usage

• "State-of-the-art technology": the most advanced technology currently available.
  • The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
• "To embrace/adopt technology": to start using new technology willingly.
  • The school has embraced technology in the classroom.
• "Technology transfer": the process of sharing skills, knowledge, and technologies.
  • The agreement focuses on technology transfer between the two universities.

Variants and Related Words

• Technological (adj): relating to or involving technology.
  • We are living in a technological age.
• Technologist (n): a specialist in technology.
  • She works as a medical technologist.
• Biotechnology (n): the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes.
• Nanotechnology (n): technology on an atomic or molecular scale.

Synonyms

• Engineering: the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.
• Applied science: scientific knowledge used for practical applications.
• Technique: a way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution of scientific procedures.

Related Phrases

• High technology (High-tech): highly advanced technological development.
  • Silicon Valley is a hub for high technology.
• Low technology (Low-tech): simple and unsophisticated technology, often traditional.
  • Sometimes a low-tech solution is the most reliable.

Idioms

• "Cutting-edge technology": the newest and most advanced stage of technology.
  • Their products always feature cutting-edge technology.
• "To be a slave to technology": to be excessively dependent on technological devices.
  • He realized he had become a slave to technology and decided to take a digital detox.

Noun

1. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
   • he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study
2. the practical application of science to commerce or industry