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 Origin De Beers Group says its diamonds are responsibly sourced and that the company uses tracking technology to document the journey of diamonds from their original source. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026 The technology and infrastructure needed to recycle these materials are also concentrated in a handful of nations, like China. — Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026 Bessent, however, stopped short of making any commitment to limit advancement of the technology, as Beijing and Washington remain locked in an intense race to achieve global dominance in AI. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026 Data centers, which provide the computing power behind AI, cloud services and other online technologies, have become increasingly contentious. — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 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
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  • Its mandate extends beyond enforcement to supporting American technological leadership and protecting domestic innovation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This technology will reshape our economy, strengthen national defense, transform manufacturing and determine which nations lead the next generation of innovation.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of innovation
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  • The only way to fully understand the key mechanisms of democracy is through learning their conceptual mathematical foundations.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In May 2025, Miller said the administration was actively considering suspending the constitutional mechanism that allows detainees to challenge their confinement in court.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of mechanism
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  • Factories can create digital twins of individual machines, production lines, or entire facilities to monitor equipment health, identify bottlenecks, and optimize production schedules.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Extending a grant’s deadline will not pay salaries or maintain equipment.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of equipment
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  • Outside investigators may examine Huang’s official correspondence, travel schedules, and personal device usage alongside company access logs.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2026
  • While Casher often credited Thomas Organ’s Brad Plunkett as the engineer of the device, the wah-wah pedal was considered Casher’s brainchild.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
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  • From the Santana Row shopping complex to low-rider car culture, to the invention of the floppy disk — the city is even the home of the Eggo Waffle, all of which will be represented in the branding.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Even Jack’s new invention, the electric mixer, couldn’t whip up a more delicious start.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of invention
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  • There is also a chance Witt takes home more hardware this offseason.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The second-generation prototype, Max 2, is expected to incorporate several hardware changes.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of hardware
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  • The Role of Modern Technology Over the past several decades, the international capabilities of companies like Agallas Equities have been expanded by the evolution of technological tools.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Behavioral demand response and peak-time rebates are becoming important tools for managing electricity consumption.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of tool

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“Technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technology. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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