technology Hear it!

technology definition

tech·nol·ogy (tek näl′ə jē)

noun pl. technologies -·gies

  1. the science or study of the practical or industrial arts, applied sciences, etc.
  2. the terms used in a science, etc.; technical terminology
  3. applied science
  4. a method, process, etc. for handling a specific technical problem
  5. the system by which a society provides its members with those things needed or desired

Etymology: Gr technologia, systematic treatment: see technic & -logy

Related Forms:

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Alternate definitions:

telecom technology definition - telecom

technology Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • utilize: By utilizing new technology in local exchanges, we are able to offer xDSL services which bypass the regular BT network.

Adjective modifier

  • digital: They argue that they would be unable to invest in the new digital technology without the merger.

Modifies a noun

  • transfer: Technology transfer centers have been established across the whole of the UK.

Noun used with modifier

  • communication: Could it clearly be shown that communication technology raised achievement?
technology usage examples (more)

The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.

technology quotes

   Science and technology multiply around us. To an increasing extent they dictate the languages in which we speak and think. Either we use those languages, or we remain mute.

-Ballard,J(ames) G(raham)

The military system is, to a substantial extent, a method whereby the population provides a subsidy to the high technology industry.

-Chomsky, (Avram) Noam

Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.

-Clarke, SirArthur C(harles)

technology quotes (more)

Webster's New World Dictionary of Quotations Copyright © 2005 by Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. Published by Wiley, Hoboken, NJ. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Link to this page:

Cite this page:

MLA Style

"technology." Webster's New World College Dictionary. 2009

  • Your Dictionary. 4 July 2009
  • <www.yourdictionary.com/technology>

APA Style

technology. (2009). In Webster's New World College Dictionary

  • Retrieved July 4th, 2009, from www.yourdictionary.com/technology

Comments:

Please or Register to post a comment