technology
noun
tech·nol·o·gy
tek-ˈnä-lə-jē 
plural technologies
1
a
: the practical application of scientific knowledge especially in a particular area : engineering sense 2
Recent advances in medical technology have saved countless lives.
The company is on the cutting edge of technology.
b
: a machine, piece of equipment, method, etc. that is created by the practical application of scientific knowledge
a car's fuel-saving technology
equipped with the newest technology
There's a definite novelty to watching self-driving technology at work.—
Charlie Warzel
Charlie Warzel2
: 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
The project is the culmination of years of hard work and a passion for drone technology.—Alex Groth
Alex GrothExamples 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.
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 on the Web
What To Know Congressman Krishnamoorthi has announced the reintroduction of the HIRE Act, which proposes to raise the cap on new H-1B visas issued each year from 65,000 to 130,000, in an attempt to address persistent workforce shortages in technology and other specialized industries.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Users must be adjusting tactics and defense plans at pace with the rapidly evolving technology.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
My job was to educate shoppers about fabric technologies—think anti-stink, flatlock seams, and cool-to-the-touch—that were pretty revolutionary at the time.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The world is racing to double, if not triple, the entire data center capacity that has been built over the last forty years, Pankaj Sachdeva told CNBC, McKinsey senior partner in technology, with McKinsey estimating that build-out will cost up to $7 trillion by 2030.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
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Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
Users must be adjusting tactics and defense plans at pace with the rapidly evolving technology.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
My job was to educate shoppers about fabric technologies—think anti-stink, flatlock seams, and cool-to-the-touch—that were pretty revolutionary at the time.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
The world is racing to double, if not triple, the entire data center capacity that has been built over the last forty years, Pankaj Sachdeva told CNBC, McKinsey senior partner in technology, with McKinsey estimating that build-out will cost up to $7 trillion by 2030.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2025
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“Technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/technology. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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technology
noun
tech·nol·o·gy
tek-ˈnäl-ə-jē
plural technologies
1
: the use of science in solving problems (as in industry or engineering)
2
: a technical method of doing something
technological
adjective
ˌtek-nə-ˈläj-i-kəl
Medical Definition
technology
noun
tech·nol·o·gy
-jē
plural technologies
1
: the science of the application of knowledge to practical purposes : applied science
2
: a scientific method of achieving a practical purpose
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