Definitions for TECHNOLOGY
tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒitech·nol·o·gy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 8 votes

1. technology, engineeringnoun

   the practical application of science to commerce or industry

2. engineering, engineering science, applied science, technologynoun

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.4 / 9 votes

1. technologynoun

   the study of or a collection of techniques.

2. technologynoun

   a device, material, or sequence of mathematical coded electronic instructions created by a person's mind that is built, assembled, or produced and which is not part of the natural world.

3. technologynoun

   all the different and usable technologies developed by a culture or people.

4. Etymology: From τεχνολογία, from τέχνη + -λογία.

WikipediaRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. Technology

   Technology ("science of craft", from Greek τέχνη, techne, "art, skill, cunning of hand"; and -λογία, -logia) is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation. Technology can be the knowledge of techniques, processes, and the like, or it can be embedded in machines to allow for operation without detailed knowledge of their workings. Systems (e.g. machines) applying technology by taking an input, changing it according to the system's use, and then producing an outcome are referred to as technology systems or technological systems. The simplest form of technology is the development and use of basic tools. The prehistoric discovery of how to control fire and the later Neolithic Revolution increased the available sources of food, and the invention of the wheel helped humans to travel in and control their environment. Developments in historic times, including the printing press, the telephone, and the Internet, have lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to interact freely on a global scale. Technology has many effects. It has helped develop more advanced economies (including today's global economy) and has allowed the rise of a leisure class. Many technological processes produce unwanted by-products known as pollution and deplete natural resources to the detriment of Earth's environment. Innovations have always influenced the values of a society and raised new questions in the ethics of technology. Examples include the rise of the notion of efficiency in terms of human productivity, and the challenges of bioethics. Philosophical debates have arisen over the use of technology, with disagreements over whether technology improves the human condition or worsens it. Neo-Luddism, anarcho-primitivism, and similar reactionary movements criticize the pervasiveness of technology, arguing that it harms the environment and alienates people; proponents of ideologies such as transhumanism and techno-progressivism view continued technological progress as beneficial to society and the human condition.

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1. Technology

   Technology refers to the broad range of tools, machinery, systems, and methods used to solve problems, improve efficiency, and enhance human life in various sectors such as industry, communication, transportation, healthcare, and more. It encompasses the application of scientific knowledge, skills, and techniques to create, modify, and utilize devices, processes, and systems for practical purposes and to meet human needs and desires. Technology evolves continuously and influences various aspects of society, including economy, education, culture, and daily life.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.6 / 5 votes

1. Technologynoun

   industrial science; the science of systematic knowledge of the industrial arts, especially of the more important manufactures, as spinning, weaving, metallurgy, etc

WikidataRate this definition:4.2 / 36 votes

1. Technology

   The word technology refers to the making, modification, usage, and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, crafts, systems, and methods of organization, in order to solve a problem, improve a preexisting solution to a problem, achieve a goal, handle an applied input/output relation or perform a specific function. It can also refer to the collection of such tools, including machinery, modifications, arrangements and procedures. Technologies significantly affect human as well as other animal species' ability to control and adapt to their natural environments. The term can either be applied generally or to specific areas: examples include construction technology, medical technology, and information technology. The human species' use of technology began with the conversion of natural resources into simple tools. The prehistorical discovery of the ability to control fire increased the available sources of food and the invention of the wheel helped humans in travelling in and controlling their environment. Recent technological developments, including the printing press, the telephone, and the Internet, have lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to interact freely on a global scale. However, not all technology has been used for peaceful purposes; the development of weapons of ever-increasing destructive power has progressed throughout history, from clubs to nuclear weapons.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:4.0 / 6 votes

1. Technology

   The application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes in any field. It includes methods, techniques, and instrumentation.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:2.0 / 3 votes

1. technology

   Electronic or digital products, software, applications, telecommunications, devices, computers, servers, networks and systems considered as a group.

   Technology has empowered the internet and computers at an amazing rate.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 20, 2020  

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   technology

   The scientific method and material to achieve a specific, accurate and just objective in line with the collective plan for the evolution of humanity.

   Our perception of technology on earth is different in the universe as the universes forms of technology related to computers, software, power of the mind, consciousness and authority.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 20, 2020  

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   technologynoun

   You in a chapter used to indicate that something is quite the opposite of what is being specified to draw attention to an interesting or amazing event through the gray shades. 1.) the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes in the industry. Machinery and equipment developed from such scientific knowledge. The branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences. 2.) Time manifested by life.

   The term woman was created as the software of technology when God put man to sleep and created a mirror image of himself from the wound of his heart.

   Etymology: Manifested knowledge

   
   

   Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on April 2, 2024  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'TECHNOLOGY' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #811

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'TECHNOLOGY' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1737

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'TECHNOLOGY' in Nouns Frequency: #321

How to pronounce TECHNOLOGY?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of TECHNOLOGY in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of TECHNOLOGY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of TECHNOLOGY in a Sentence

1. Samson Ogbole:

   We're bringing in technology into agriculture so that the youth can actually see this as a viable option, we also want to ensure that food production is no longer seasonal, and we're also bringing in smart sensor technologies into agriculture so that you're able to get feedback from your plants.

2. Henry Cuellar:

   If you look at the non-intrusive X-rays that we have at the ports of entry, that X-ray at a checkpoint would've stopped what happened, they would have found people right away if they had the right technology… Those border patrol agents are trying to do their job, but it's very difficult for them to do their job.

3. Stan Altman:

   Pam Induni have these students graduating with an energized look at how to impact the community, they can look at ways to impact the nonprofit sector, improve higher education, look at city agencies. They can use technology to organize human activity and give them an integrated view on how all the pieces fit together in today’s world.

4. Tsinghua Unigroup chairman Zhao Weiguo:

   U.S. companies can do better, especially technology giants. Some American companies do well, and some do not.

5. David McQueen:

   Companies need to be seen to be providing new devices with the latest technology, no matter how unnoticeable the upgrade, to survive.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=TECHNOLOGY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Technology
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TECHNOLOGY
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=TECHNOLOGY