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technology

Syllabification: (tech·nol·o·gy)
Pronunciation: /tekˈnäləjē/
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Definition of technology

noun (plural technologies)

  • the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry:advances in computer technology recycling technologies
  • machinery and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge.
  • the branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences.

Derivatives

technologist

Pronunciation: /-jist/
noun

technologize

Pronunciation: /-ˌjīz/
verb

Origin:

early 17th century: from Greek tekhnologia 'systematic treatment', from tekhnē 'art, craft' + -logia (see -logy)

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