Meaning of technology In English

• 0 (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries:

  • computer technology

  • Modern technology is amazing, isn't it?

  • What this country needs is a long-term policy for investment in science and technology.

• 1 the methods for using scientific discoveries for practical purposes, esp. in industry:

  • [ U ] computer/medical/space technology

  • [ C ] Dairy producers are experimenting with new technologies to reduce the cholesterol in milk.

• 2 the use of scientific knowledge or processes in business, industry, manufacturing, etc.:

  • The fast pace of technology presents enormous implications for sustainable business development.

  • All our products are backed up by cutting-edge technology.

  • computer/wireless/audio technology

  • stem-cell/gene technology

  • a technology company/firm/industry

  • the technology sector/market/boom

  • technology stocks/shares

  • new/advanced/existing technologies Basic economic relations are changing as new technologies and markets emerge.

  • developments/advances/changes in technology Changes in technology drive changes in business models.

  • create/develop/upgrade technologies Cleaner technologies are being developed to cut pollution from coal-burning power plants.

• 3 new machinery and equipment that has been developed using scientific knowledge or processes:

  • Roll-out of the new technology has been dogged by technical problems and secrecy.

  • use/trial/test technologies Companies always trial their technologies before putting them on the market.

  • Fuel-cell technologies are being used to generate power for telecom and industrial customers.