technology
tech·no·logy
noun
1.
the practical application of science to commerce or industry
2.
the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems
- “he had trouble deciding which branch of engineering to study”
Origin
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek τεχνολογία (tekhnología, “systematic treatment (of grammar)”), from τέχνη (tékhnē, “art”) + -λογία (-logía, “study”). By surface analysis, techno- + -logy.
Phrases
- appropriate technology
- assisted reproductive technology
- assistive technology
- bulk technology
- chief technology officer
- city technology college
- grief technology
- high technology
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