technology

noun

Definition of technologynext
as in innovation
as in innovation The new technology allowed for faster communication.

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Recent Examples of technology The project is expected to use Bloom Energy fuel cell technology. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Political division, economic uncertainty, social isolation, distrust in institutions, fears of the impact of technology — the list of concerns goes on. — Stacey Gillett, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Mindset matters here, though not as a substitute for technology, governance or process design. — Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The team believes the technology could eventually support large-scale storage of electricity generated by intermittent renewable sources such as solar and wind farms. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for technology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for technology
  1. innovation
  2. mechanism
  3. equipment
  4. device
  5. invention
  6. hardware
  7. tool
Noun
  • The drone threat has also driven other innovations, like notifying civilians of incoming drones via a city-wide warning app.
    — Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • In its heyday during the 7th and 8th centuries, Calakmul was the most powerful kingdom in the Maya world and notable for its artistic and architectural innovations.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of innovation
Noun
  • Federal authorities have subjected record numbers of immigrants to mandatory detention, including in inhuman and degrading conditions, while gutting internal oversight mechanisms.
    — Minky Worden, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Also, the folding mechanism keeps the panels entirely free of snow and reduces the steep winter efficiency losses that typically plague conventional solar systems.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of mechanism
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  • Those who fly drones into restricted airspace face fines of up to $100,000 (around £74,000), confiscation of equipment and criminal charges, according to the FBI.
    — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Richards has been the Panthers’ equipment manager since the 2016-17 season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of equipment
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  • In her lawsuit, Nancy Lemus alleged that on the day prior to the blast, Kelley-Eklund, 41, and Osborn, 58, responded to a call from the Santa Monica Police Department after officers found explosive devices in the garage of an apartment complex.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • Such systems could support future wireless communication technologies operating beyond today’s networks, while also enabling portable imaging devices, chemical sensing systems, industrial inspection tools, and advanced remote-sensing platforms.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
Definition of device
Noun
  • That shift may prove as significant for ocean governance as the invention of radar was for maritime navigation.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
  • Yes, portobellos were a marketing invention—but who came up with them?
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
Definition of invention
Noun
  • And when do the revenues from all the software and hardware finally catch up to the outpouring of money?
    — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The bag is finished with gold hardware and the brand’s Gancini closure, which has become a signature detail in the brand’s designs.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 July 2026
Definition of hardware
Noun
  • There are several other, safer ways law enforcement can prevent a vehicle from fleeing besides physically blocking its path, such as using spike strips and other tools that can deflate tires, the former chief said.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • This is a smart time to update a rate, ask for better tools, or stop absorbing costs that are not yours.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of tool

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