Technology: meaning, definitions and examples

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technology

 

[ tษ›kหˆnษ’lษ™dส’i ]

Context #1 | Noun

in modern society

Technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

Synonyms

engineering, innovation, science

Examples of usage

  • Advancements in technology have greatly impacted our daily lives.
  • The rapid development of technology has revolutionized many aspects of society.
Context #2 | Noun

in the digital age

Technology can also refer to electronic devices and systems considered as a group.

Synonyms

devices, electronics, gadgets

Examples of usage

  • The latest technology allows us to communicate instantly with people around the world.
  • Mobile phones and laptops are common examples of modern technology.

Translations

Translations of the word "technology" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tecnologia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅŒเคฆเฅเคฏเฅ‹เค—เคฟเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Technologie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teknologi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั…ะฝะพะปะพะณั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ technologia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ€่ก“ (ใŽใ˜ใ‚…ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท technologie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tecnologรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teknoloji

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ˆ  (gisul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒู†ูˆู„ูˆุฌูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ technologie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ technolรณgia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ€ๆœฏ (jรฌshรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tehnologija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรฆkni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั…ะฝะพะปะพะณะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒœแƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ texnologiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tecnologรญa

Word origin

The word 'technology' originated from the Greek words 'techne' meaning 'art, skill' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'. It first appeared in the 17th century to describe the systematic treatment of an art or craft. Over time, technology has come to encompass a wide range of tools, systems, and methods that help us solve problems and achieve goals in various fields.

See also: biotechnology, technologic.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,090, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.