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01scientific application
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Academic
n. the use of science to solve problems or create useful tools.
n. the practical application of scientific knowledge in industry, engineering, or daily life. Often uncountable in this general sense.
“Modern technology has changed the way we communicate with people around the world.”
“The rapid advancement of medical technology has significantly improved patient outcomes in rural clinics over the last decade.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the field or concept in general.
Synonyms
02machines and equipment
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Computing
n. the actual machines, computers, or equipment that result from scientific work.
n. the physical tools, machinery, or digital systems developed through the application of technical knowledge.
“The office is full of new technology like high-speed scanners and 3D printers.”
“The company invested heavily in green technology to reduce the carbon footprint of its manufacturing facilities.”
Usage
Can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific types or instances of technical systems.
03useful skills or methods
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Academic
n. a specific way of doing something or a skill that humans have invented.
n. any specialized method, skill, or mechanism developed to achieve a specific purpose, including those from pre-industrial eras.
“The technology of ancient pottery allowed early humans to store food for longer periods.”
“Historians study the irrigation technology of the Mesopotamians to understand how they sustained such large urban populations.”
04the study of techniques
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Academic · Literary
n. the study of how things are made or how tasks are completed.
n. the systematic study of or a collection of techniques and methods within a particular field.
“The university offers a degree in the technology of textile production.”
“The treatise provides an exhaustive technology of glass-blowing as it was practiced in the eighteenth century.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “technology” in context.
Real-World Examples
“The technology industry’s increasingly urgent warnings about the potential harm of artificial intelligence are slamming into political intransigence in Washington, offering a fresh test of the federal government’s willingness and ability to confront what may become a defining issue of the era.” “Concerns over the potential risks of the technology are rising as new AI models become more powerful, heightening both the potential for misuse by people with criminal aims, such as creating and spreading a disease that kills most of the world’s population, and the risk of AI systems going rogue in a dangerous way.” “Technology from American companies is being used to power a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in the industrialization and globalization of fraud in ways that have not been clear until now, an AP/"FRONTLINE” investigation has found.” “Gardening tools are evolving to incorporate technology — including artificial intelligence — to help us keep plants healthier, avoid unpleasant tasks and even grow crops indoors over winter.” Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek τεχνολογία (tekhnología, “systematic treatment (of grammar)”), from τέχνη (tékhnē, “art”) + -λογία (-logía, “study”). By surface analysis, techno- + -logy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
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