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technology

n. C / U
A2 Elementary Oxford US //tɛkˈnɑɫədʒi// UK //tɛknˈɒlədʒi// tech·nol·o·gy Academic Archaic General-service Literary

n. the use of scientific knowledge to build machines or tools that solve problems. It can refer to physical things like computers or the methods used to do a task.

n. the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. Often refers collectively to the tools, machinery, and systems developed from such knowledge.


SIMPLE

Modern technology makes it easy to work from home.

CONTEXTUAL

The school invested in new classroom technology to help students learn more effectively.

COMPLEX

While digital technology has streamlined global communication, it has also introduced complex challenges regarding data privacy and the psychological impact of constant connectivity.

Synonyms
Origin

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek τεχνολογία (tekhnología, “systematic treatment (of grammar)”), from τέχνη (tékhnē, “art”) + -λογία (-logía, “study”). By surface analysis, techno- + -logy.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general field or concept; countable when referring to a specific type or generation of tools.

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