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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 Today, Sportico unveils an agenda spanning global football ownership, basketball’s European ambitions, women’s sports investment, the technologies changing how fans experience the game and more. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026 But its intention to move forward with other measures such as a new road, lights, vehicle barriers and technology still drew local resistance. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Pretty much all the job creation from this new wave of technology is happening in other states. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 As technology catapults forward, the hope is that the university will be preparing future leaders for a fast-changing world and accelerating research. — Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 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 step is expected to radically increase production of the rare isotopes that will enable the next century of innovation in medicine and energy.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Some of Daniel’s composite-material innovations — particularly in the biomedical field and for the federal government — continue to be used, his daughter said.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of innovation
Noun
  • In other words, the membrane isn’t simply a dense metal barrier; its ability to temporarily absorb hydrogen is what makes the transport mechanism work.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In order to set off a bioweapon, for example, AI models (without people) would somehow have to access sensitive and highly restricted material, enter incredibly sophisticated laboratories, operate this equipment, and determine mechanisms of release.
    — Rumman Chowdhury, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of mechanism
Noun
  • Also, many ingredients for the final material still have to come from Earth, requiring the transport of hundreds of tons of cargo and equipment to Mars over several months.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of this storm, Formica said workers secured dock lines, moved loose items and equipment out of harm’s way and parked the marina’s trucks and forklifts at the highest point of the property.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of equipment
Noun
  • Shares of the Facebook parent have surged almost 13% in the week following its debut of the Muse Charm device.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Doctors may recommend a combination of lifestyle changes, breathing devices, medications, and sometimes surgery.
    — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of device
Noun
  • Then, after the invention of social media, the photos popped up anywhere and everywhere.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In time, Nocera hopes his inventions will allow individuals and companies alike to cut their carbon footprint, while also providing new clean energy sources.
    — Abraham Swee, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of invention
Noun
  • The premium hardware and 500D nylon build offer IPX4 splash protection and rugged longevity without relying on the loud, militaristic styling that makes other tactical packs look out of place in a professional office.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The stock rose almost 2% on Monday, when the company also announced new software and hardware solutions to control AI agents.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of hardware
Noun
  • Their advocacy helped prompt experiments by US government institutions in using betting markets as tools to measure public sentiment.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That includes deploying internal AI assistants and coding tools to handle repetitive tasks.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of tool

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“Technology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technology. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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