technology

noun tech·nol·o·gy \ tek-ˈnä-lə-jē \

|Updated on: 21 Jul 2018

Examples: technology in a Sentence

plural technologies

1 a : the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area : engineering 2

medical technology

b : a capability given by the practical application of knowledge

a car's fuel-saving technology

2 : a manner of accomplishing a task especially using technical processes, methods, or knowledge

new technologies for information storage

3 : the specialized aspects of a particular field of endeavor

educational technology

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technologist

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Examples of technology in a Sentence

One by one, the pieces take flight: a parachute, the stowed Martian balloon—a Montgolfiere hot-air type, named for the French brothers who pioneered the technology in 1782—and a sensor package with guidance system, radio transmitter, and video camera. —Joe Pappalardo, Air & Space, June/July 2006
There's no question the industry has been subjected to a great deal of competitive pressure over the past decade or so, with promises of more to come as the Internet and wireless technology transform the way Americans receive news and information. —Wall Street Journal, 14 Mar. 2006
The rapid shift in technology over the last 10 years has created an entirely new world in which viruses can replicate. While in 1989, viruses were primarily spread by "sneakernet," as users walked diskettes from machine to machine, modern viruses … are capable of spreading around the world in the blink of a digital eye. —Sarah Gordon, Information Security, November 1999
… all technology and energy revving up for the greatest clash of arms in history. —William Styron, This Quiet Dust And Other Writings, (1953) 1982
Recent advances in medical technology have saved countless lives.
The company is on the cutting edge of technology.
The government is developing innovative technologies to improve the safety of its soldiers.
How can we apply this new technology to our everyday lives?
The car has the latest in fuel-saving technology.

Recent Examples of technology from the Web

Waste Management officials say the cities could turn to burning the trash, or maybe advancements in technology will offer a new answer.

— anne geggis, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Mount Trashmore, the landfill that's over 20 stories, will grow bigger and taller," 13 July 2018
Amazon and Microsoft Amazon employees wrote a letter protesting the company’s sale of facial-recognition technology to law enforcement agencies, noting the software can make errors and infringe on privacy and due process rights.

— joseph menn, The Christian Science Monitor, "Silicon Valley employees increasingly push companies on ethics," 13 July 2018
In terms of technology, operations are experiencing an unprecedented digital revolution.

— Houston Chronicle, "Competition for top talent keeps pay scale high in oil industry," 13 July 2018
Pierre Dupont, an expert in bioengineering, including robotic devices, at Boston Children’s Hospital, says the robot is an interesting piece of technology that could be especially useful in settings where there aren’t enough skilled phlebotomists.

— emily matchar, Smithsonian, "A Robot May One Day Draw Your Blood," 13 July 2018
This would simultaneously help advance the president’s climate and clean energy goals while offering consumers a bit of a break while the cost of battery technology slowly came down.

— sean o'kane, The Verge, "Tesla will be the first automaker to lose the federal tax credit for electric cars," 12 July 2018
While the impact of technology on teens has its pros and cons in terms of social media bullying and video game violence, the educational and social benefits for those on the autism spectrum are unprecedented.

— lindsay carlton, Fox News, "Teens with autism learn to code, design apps," 12 July 2018
Concern surrounding the use of technology in football is nothing new.

— SI.com, "Why VAR is a Step in the Right Direction for Football Despite the Continued Scrutiny," 12 July 2018
But consumer groups asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the company’s use of the technology.

— alex shephard, The New Republic, "Facebook Is Still Abusing Your Privacy," 11 July 2018

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Origin and Etymology of technology

Greek technologia systematic treatment of an art, from technē art, skill + -o- + -logia -logy

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TECHNOLOGY Defined for English Language Learners

technology

noun

: the use of science in industry, engineering, etc., to invent useful things or to solve problems
: a machine, piece of equipment, method, etc., that is created by technology